used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FASHIONABLE TEA-TABLE--TABLE-TALK--AUNT POLLY'S EXPERIENCE--THE OVERSEER'S AUTHORITY--THE WHIPPING-POST--TRANSFIGURING POWER OF DIVINE FAITH.
acknowledgmentnounUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒmənt/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading I bowed low, and made a respectful acknowledgment of thanks, which she received in an unusually complacent manner.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That evening when the family returned, I was glad to find the young ladies in such an excellent humor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
Ann
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From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading A FASHIONABLE TEA-TABLE--TABLE-TALK--AUNT POLLY'S EXPERIENCE--THE OVERSEER'S AUTHORITY--THE WHIPPING-POST--TRANSFIGURING POWER OF DIVINE FAITH.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading A FASHIONABLE TEA-TABLE--TABLE-TALK--AUNT POLLY'S EXPERIENCE--THE OVERSEER'S AUTHORITY--THE WHIPPING-POST--TRANSFIGURING POWER OF DIVINE FAITH.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading I bowed low, and made a respectful acknowledgment of thanks, which she received in an unusually complacent manner.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
complacentadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading I bowed low, and made a respectful acknowledgment of thanks, which she received in an unusually complacent manner.
emanating from God
From this reading A FASHIONABLE TEA-TABLE--TABLE-TALK--AUNT POLLY'S EXPERIENCE--THE OVERSEER'S AUTHORITY--THE WHIPPING-POST--TRANSFIGURING POWER OF DIVINE FAITH.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That evening when the family returned, I was glad to find the young ladies in such an excellent humor.
at any time
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading That evening when the family returned, I was glad to find the young ladies in such an excellent humor.
-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading A FASHIONABLE TEA-TABLE--TABLE-TALK--AUNT POLLY'S EXPERIENCE--THE OVERSEER'S AUTHORITY--THE WHIPPING-POST--TRANSFIGURING POWER OF DIVINE FAITH.
fadedadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪdəd/
having lost freshness or brilliance of color
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading A FASHIONABLE TEA-TABLE--TABLE-TALK--AUNT POLLY'S EXPERIENCE--THE OVERSEER'S AUTHORITY--THE WHIPPING-POST--TRANSFIGURING POWER OF DIVINE FAITH.
a social unit living together
From this reading That evening when the family returned, I was glad to find the young ladies in such an excellent humor.
FASHIONABLEadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading A FASHIONABLE TEA-TABLE--TABLE-TALK--AUNT POLLY'S EXPERIENCE--THE OVERSEER'S AUTHORITY--THE WHIPPING-POST--TRANSFIGURING POWER OF DIVINE FAITH.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading That evening when the family returned, I was glad to find the young ladies in such an excellent humor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading That evening when the family returned, I was glad to find the young ladies in such an excellent humor.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading That evening when the family returned, I was glad to find the young ladies in such an excellent humor.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading That evening when the family returned, I was glad to find the young ladies in such an excellent humor.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That evening when the family returned, I was glad to find the young ladies in such an excellent humor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
Jane
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From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading That evening when the family returned, I was glad to find the young ladies in such an excellent humor.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I bowed low, and made a respectful acknowledgment of thanks, which she received in an unusually complacent manner.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I bowed low, and made a respectful acknowledgment of thanks, which she received in an unusually complacent manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I bowed low, and made a respectful acknowledgment of thanks, which she received in an unusually complacent manner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
neck-ribbon
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From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FASHIONABLE TEA-TABLE--TABLE-TALK--AUNT POLLY'S EXPERIENCE--THE OVERSEER'S AUTHORITY--THE WHIPPING-POST--TRANSFIGURING POWER OF DIVINE FAITH.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
OVERSEER'S
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From this reading A FASHIONABLE TEA-TABLE--TABLE-TALK--AUNT POLLY'S EXPERIENCE--THE OVERSEER'S AUTHORITY--THE WHIPPING-POST--TRANSFIGURING POWER OF DIVINE FAITH.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
POLLY'S
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From this reading A FASHIONABLE TEA-TABLE--TABLE-TALK--AUNT POLLY'S EXPERIENCE--THE OVERSEER'S AUTHORITY--THE WHIPPING-POST--TRANSFIGURING POWER OF DIVINE FAITH.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading A FASHIONABLE TEA-TABLE--TABLE-TALK--AUNT POLLY'S EXPERIENCE--THE OVERSEER'S AUTHORITY--THE WHIPPING-POST--TRANSFIGURING POWER OF DIVINE FAITH.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading I bowed low, and made a respectful acknowledgment of thanks, which she received in an unusually complacent manner.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading I bowed low, and made a respectful acknowledgment of thanks, which she received in an unusually complacent manner.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading That evening when the family returned, I was glad to find the young ladies in such an excellent humor.
express in words
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
not often
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That evening when the family returned, I was glad to find the young ladies in such an excellent humor.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
TABLE-TALK
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From this reading A FASHIONABLE TEA-TABLE--TABLE-TALK--AUNT POLLY'S EXPERIENCE--THE OVERSEER'S AUTHORITY--THE WHIPPING-POST--TRANSFIGURING POWER OF DIVINE FAITH.
TEA-TABLE
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From this reading A FASHIONABLE TEA-TABLE--TABLE-TALK--AUNT POLLY'S EXPERIENCE--THE OVERSEER'S AUTHORITY--THE WHIPPING-POST--TRANSFIGURING POWER OF DIVINE FAITH.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading I bowed low, and made a respectful acknowledgment of thanks, which she received in an unusually complacent manner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That evening when the family returned, I was glad to find the young ladies in such an excellent humor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FASHIONABLE TEA-TABLE--TABLE-TALK--AUNT POLLY'S EXPERIENCE--THE OVERSEER'S AUTHORITY--THE WHIPPING-POST--TRANSFIGURING POWER OF DIVINE FAITH.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That evening when the family returned, I was glad to find the young ladies in such an excellent humor.
to-night
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From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
TRANSFIGURING
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From this reading A FASHIONABLE TEA-TABLE--TABLE-TALK--AUNT POLLY'S EXPERIENCE--THE OVERSEER'S AUTHORITY--THE WHIPPING-POST--TRANSFIGURING POWER OF DIVINE FAITH.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading I bowed low, and made a respectful acknowledgment of thanks, which she received in an unusually complacent manner.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That evening when the family returned, I was glad to find the young ladies in such an excellent humor.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
at the time that
From this reading That evening when the family returned, I was glad to find the young ladies in such an excellent humor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I bowed low, and made a respectful acknowledgment of thanks, which she received in an unusually complacent manner.
WHIPPING-POST
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From this reading A FASHIONABLE TEA-TABLE--TABLE-TALK--AUNT POLLY'S EXPERIENCE--THE OVERSEER'S AUTHORITY--THE WHIPPING-POST--TRANSFIGURING POWER OF DIVINE FAITH.
belonging to which person
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading It was seldom Miss Jane, whose peculiar property I was, ever gave me a kind word; and I was surprised on this occasion to hear her say, in a somewhat gentle tone:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, Ann, come here, I want you to look very nice to-night, and wait on the table in style, for I am expecting company;" and, with a sort of half good-natured smile, she tossed an old faded neck-ribbon to me, saying, "There is a present for you."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading That evening when the family returned, I was glad to find the young ladies in such an excellent humor.
