used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUIET EVENING AT THE MANSE.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A QUIET EVENING AT THE MANSE.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
baldadjectiveUS /bɔːld/
with no effort to conceal
From this reading To say that Bell knew her place is a term much too bald; she filled it, fulfilled it, _full_-filled it.
BarrienounUS /ˈbæri/
Scottish dramatist and novelist; created Peter Pan (1860-1937)
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
blitheadjectiveUS /blaɪð/
lacking or showing a lack of due concern
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
rid of obstructions
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
Crabbe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
ensuredverbUS /enˈʃʊrd/
past form of “ensure” — make certain of
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A QUIET EVENING AT THE MANSE.
give expression to
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
family'snounUS /ˈfæməliz/
possessive form of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading To say that Bell knew her place is a term much too bald; she filled it, fulfilled it, _full_-filled it.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
fulfilledadjectiveUS /fʊlˈfɪld/
completed to perfection
From this reading To say that Bell knew her place is a term much too bald; she filled it, fulfilled it, _full_-filled it.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading To say that Bell knew her place is a term much too bald; she filled it, fulfilled it, _full_-filled it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
only a very short time before
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To say that Bell knew her place is a term much too bald; she filled it, fulfilled it, _full_-filled it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To say that Bell knew her place is a term much too bald; she filled it, fulfilled it, _full_-filled it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading To say that Bell knew her place is a term much too bald; she filled it, fulfilled it, _full_-filled it.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
MANSEnoun
a large and imposing house
From this reading A QUIET EVENING AT THE MANSE.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To say that Bell knew her place is a term much too bald; she filled it, fulfilled it, _full_-filled it.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
not any; not one
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading To say that Bell knew her place is a term much too bald; she filled it, fulfilled it, _full_-filled it.
QUIETadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A QUIET EVENING AT THE MANSE.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
express in words
From this reading To say that Bell knew her place is a term much too bald; she filled it, fulfilled it, _full_-filled it.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To say that Bell knew her place is a term much too bald; she filled it, fulfilled it, _full_-filled it.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
not in physical motion
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
express in words
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading To say that Bell knew her place is a term much too bald; she filled it, fulfilled it, _full_-filled it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A QUIET EVENING AT THE MANSE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
ThriftnounUS /θrɪft/
any of numerous sun-loving low-growing evergreens of the genus Armeria having round heads of pink or white flowers
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading To say that Bell knew her place is a term much too bald; she filled it, fulfilled it, _full_-filled it.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
uncommonlyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːmənli/
exceptionally
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
wheresoe'er
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Thrift made them easy for the coming day, Religion took the fear of death away; A cheerful spirit still ensured content, And love smiled round them wheresoe’er they went.”
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading _Crabbe._ I need hardly tell that between Mrs. Barrie and Bell the relationship of mistress and servant was more than cordial, more than intimate,—I can find no better word to express it than perfect.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She was devoted to the family’s interest; her heart and mind were in her work; she had a clear head, a strong arm, a blithe happy manner, and an uncommonly large stock of common sense.
