used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading THE SALVATION OF SOCIETY After Ursula's departure Mary doubled her parochial activities.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SALVATION OF SOCIETY After Ursula's departure Mary doubled her parochial activities.
how long something has existed
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
Anderby
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From this reading She was going to make Anderby the most prosperous, popular, well-cared-for village in the East Riding.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading The village regarded her efforts with mingled awe and irritation.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
the act of departing
From this reading THE SALVATION OF SOCIETY After Ursula's departure Mary doubled her parochial activities.
doubledadjectiveUS /ˈdʌbəld/
twice as great or many
From this reading THE SALVATION OF SOCIETY After Ursula's departure Mary doubled her parochial activities.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading She was going to make Anderby the most prosperous, popular, well-cared-for village in the East Riding.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The village regarded her efforts with mingled awe and irritation.
the act of departing
From this reading She was going to make Anderby the most prosperous, popular, well-cared-for village in the East Riding.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SALVATION OF SOCIETY After Ursula's departure Mary doubled her parochial activities.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
invalidsnounUS /ˈɪnvələdz/
plural of “invalid” — someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading The village regarded her efforts with mingled awe and irritation.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
labourers
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From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
engage in
From this reading She was going to make Anderby the most prosperous, popular, well-cared-for village in the East Riding.
joined in matrimony
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading THE SALVATION OF SOCIETY After Ursula's departure Mary doubled her parochial activities.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading The village regarded her efforts with mingled awe and irritation.
ministered
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From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was going to make Anderby the most prosperous, popular, well-cared-for village in the East Riding.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Robson was wonderful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SALVATION OF SOCIETY After Ursula's departure Mary doubled her parochial activities.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
parochialadjectiveUS /pərˈoʊkiəl/
relating to or supported by or located in a parish
From this reading THE SALVATION OF SOCIETY After Ursula's departure Mary doubled her parochial activities.
pensionersnounUS /ˈpenʃənərz/
plural of “pensioner” — the beneficiary of a pension fund
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading She was going to make Anderby the most prosperous, popular, well-cared-for village in the East Riding.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading She was going to make Anderby the most prosperous, popular, well-cared-for village in the East Riding.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The village regarded her efforts with mingled awe and irritation.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading She was going to make Anderby the most prosperous, popular, well-cared-for village in the East Riding.
Robson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Robson was wonderful.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
SALVATIONnounUS /sælˈveɪʃən/
(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil
From this reading THE SALVATION OF SOCIETY After Ursula's departure Mary doubled her parochial activities.
an educational institution
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading THE SALVATION OF SOCIETY After Ursula's departure Mary doubled her parochial activities.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SALVATION OF SOCIETY After Ursula's departure Mary doubled her parochial activities.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
Ursula's
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From this reading THE SALVATION OF SOCIETY After Ursula's departure Mary doubled her parochial activities.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was going to make Anderby the most prosperous, popular, well-cared-for village in the East Riding.
well-cared-for
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From this reading She was going to make Anderby the most prosperous, popular, well-cared-for village in the East Riding.
whistnoun
a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The village regarded her efforts with mingled awe and irritation.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading She visited the wives of all John's married labourers; she ministered continually to the invalids and old age pensioners; she organized a dance in the School Room in aid of the Village Institute, and a whist drive in aid of the local hospital.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Mrs. Robson was wonderful.
