used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The only point discussed in the solemn family conclave was as to whether she should not be Jane Prudence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
auntsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The only point discussed in the solemn family conclave was as to whether she should not be Jane Prudence.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Prudence Jane was duly entered at the end of the list in the middle of the Family Bible, and her career began.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading Prudence Jane was duly entered at the end of the list in the middle of the Family Bible, and her career began.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
inflected form of “bear” — have
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading 'Oh, for mercy's sake, call the poor little kid Jurisprudence, and be done with it,' said a flippant uncle--and that had settled it.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Prudence Jane was duly entered at the end of the list in the middle of the Family Bible, and her career began.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
conclavenounUS /ˈkɑːnkleɪv/
a confidential or secret meeting
From this reading The only point discussed in the solemn family conclave was as to whether she should not be Jane Prudence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The only point discussed in the solemn family conclave was as to whether she should not be Jane Prudence.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading 'Oh, for mercy's sake, call the poor little kid Jurisprudence, and be done with it,' said a flippant uncle--and that had settled it.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Prudence Jane was duly entered at the end of the list in the middle of the Family Bible, and her career began.
being one more than seven
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Prudence Jane was duly entered at the end of the list in the middle of the Family Bible, and her career began.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Prudence Jane was duly entered at the end of the list in the middle of the Family Bible, and her career began.
at any time
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
a social unit living together
From this reading The only point discussed in the solemn family conclave was as to whether she should not be Jane Prudence.
flippantadjectiveUS /ˈflɪpənt/
showing inappropriate levity
From this reading 'Oh, for mercy's sake, call the poor little kid Jurisprudence, and be done with it,' said a flippant uncle--and that had settled it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
a young female
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Prudence Jane was duly entered at the end of the list in the middle of the Family Bible, and her career began.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
Jane
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From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
Jovenoun
(Roman mythology) supreme god of Romans; counterpart of Greek Zeus
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
JurisprudencenounUS /ˌdʒʊrəˈspruːdəns/
the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
From this reading 'Oh, for mercy's sake, call the poor little kid Jurisprudence, and be done with it,' said a flippant uncle--and that had settled it.
and nothing more
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
kidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading 'Oh, for mercy's sake, call the poor little kid Jurisprudence, and be done with it,' said a flippant uncle--and that had settled it.
immediately past
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Prudence Jane was duly entered at the end of the list in the middle of the Family Bible, and her career began.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading 'Oh, for mercy's sake, call the poor little kid Jurisprudence, and be done with it,' said a flippant uncle--and that had settled it.
for more time
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
mercy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Oh, for mercy's sake, call the poor little kid Jurisprudence, and be done with it,' said a flippant uncle--and that had settled it.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Prudence Jane was duly entered at the end of the list in the middle of the Family Bible, and her career began.
a particular point in time
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
not any; not one
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The only point discussed in the solemn family conclave was as to whether she should not be Jane Prudence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading 'Oh, for mercy's sake, call the poor little kid Jurisprudence, and be done with it,' said a flippant uncle--and that had settled it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
omittedverbUS /oʊˈmɪtəd/
inflected form of “omit” — prevent from being included or considered or accepted
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
and nothing more
From this reading The only point discussed in the solemn family conclave was as to whether she should not be Jane Prudence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The only point discussed in the solemn family conclave was as to whether she should not be Jane Prudence.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading 'Oh, for mercy's sake, call the poor little kid Jurisprudence, and be done with it,' said a flippant uncle--and that had settled it.
PrudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Oh, for mercy's sake, call the poor little kid Jurisprudence, and be done with it,' said a flippant uncle--and that had settled it.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading 'Oh, for mercy's sake, call the poor little kid Jurisprudence, and be done with it,' said a flippant uncle--and that had settled it.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading 'Oh, for mercy's sake, call the poor little kid Jurisprudence, and be done with it,' said a flippant uncle--and that had settled it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only point discussed in the solemn family conclave was as to whether she should not be Jane Prudence.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The only point discussed in the solemn family conclave was as to whether she should not be Jane Prudence.
slightedverbUS /ˈslaɪtɪd/
past form of “slight” — pay no attention to, disrespect
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading The only point discussed in the solemn family conclave was as to whether she should not be Jane Prudence.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
syllablenounUS /ˈsɪləbəl/
a unit of spoken language larger than a phoneme
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
in or at that place or location
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The only point discussed in the solemn family conclave was as to whether she should not be Jane Prudence.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading 'Oh, for mercy's sake, call the poor little kid Jurisprudence, and be done with it,' said a flippant uncle--and that had settled it.
unmitigatedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪtəɡeɪtɪd/
not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
at the time that
From this reading From the moment, therefore, when bluff old Doctor Jones looked in upon a parlor full of aunts, and announced that it was 'a girl at last, by Jove,' there had been no choice left for Prudence Jane.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The only point discussed in the solemn family conclave was as to whether she should not be Jane Prudence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'Oh, for mercy's sake, call the poor little kid Jurisprudence, and be done with it,' said a flippant uncle--and that had settled it.
a late time of life
From this reading Through eight years she was just unmitigated Prudence Jane,--not a syllable of it could ever be omitted lest one grandmother or the other be slighted,--and then suddenly one day she decided that it was a combination no longer to be borne.
