used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MR WHITTLESTAFF MEDITATES A JOURNEY.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and was passed in absolute tranquillity.
in addition
From this reading They went to church in the morning, as was usual with them, and Mary went also to the evening service.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and was passed in absolute tranquillity.
any thing at all
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They went to church in the morning, as was usual with them, and Mary went also to the evening service.
Baggett
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From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
beliedverbUS /bɪˈlaɪd/
past form of “belie” — be in contradiction with
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading They went to church in the morning, as was usual with them, and Mary went also to the evening service.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and was passed in absolute tranquillity.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
one or the other of two
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading They went to church in the morning, as was usual with them, and Mary went also to the evening service.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and was passed in absolute tranquillity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading MR WHITTLESTAFF MEDITATES A JOURNEY.
Lawrie
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From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
MEDITATES
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From this reading MR WHITTLESTAFF MEDITATES A JOURNEY.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading They went to church in the morning, as was usual with them, and Mary went also to the evening service.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR WHITTLESTAFF MEDITATES A JOURNEY.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and was passed in absolute tranquillity.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and was passed in absolute tranquillity.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
ragsnounUS /ræɡz/
plural of “rag” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading They went to church in the morning, as was usual with them, and Mary went also to the evening service.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and was passed in absolute tranquillity.
tattersnounUS /ˈtætərz/
plural of “tatter” — a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and was passed in absolute tranquillity.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They went to church in the morning, as was usual with them, and Mary went also to the evening service.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and was passed in absolute tranquillity.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading They went to church in the morning, as was usual with them, and Mary went also to the evening service.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day was Sunday, and was passed in absolute tranquillity.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went to church in the morning, as was usual with them, and Mary went also to the evening service.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was quite pleasant to see Mrs Baggett start for her slow Sabbath morning walk, and to observe how her appearance altogether belied that idea of rags and tatters which she had given as to her own wardrobe.
WHITTLESTAFF
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MR WHITTLESTAFF MEDITATES A JOURNEY.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing was said either by Mr Whittlestaff or by Mary Lawrie; nor, to the eyes of those among whom they lived, was there anything to show that their minds were disturbed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They went to church in the morning, as was usual with them, and Mary went also to the evening service.
