used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
highly skilled
From this reading In answer to this communication Blanchard magically reappeared, announced his determination to marry Phoebe by subterfuge, and, the deed accomplished, take his punishment, whatever it might be, with light heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
react verbally
From this reading In answer to this communication Blanchard magically reappeared, announced his determination to marry Phoebe by subterfuge, and, the deed accomplished, take his punishment, whatever it might be, with light heart.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In answer to this communication Blanchard magically reappeared, announced his determination to marry Phoebe by subterfuge, and, the deed accomplished, take his punishment, whatever it might be, with light heart.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Hicks had thrown the blame on John Grimbal, on Mr. Lyddon, on everybody but Phoebe herself.
Blanchard
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From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
Blanchard's
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From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hicks had thrown the blame on John Grimbal, on Mr. Lyddon, on everybody but Phoebe herself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In answer to this communication Blanchard magically reappeared, announced his determination to marry Phoebe by subterfuge, and, the deed accomplished, take his punishment, whatever it might be, with light heart.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
censuredverbUS /ˈsenʃərd/
past form of “censure” — rebuke formally
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
Chris
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From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
Clement's
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From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading In answer to this communication Blanchard magically reappeared, announced his determination to marry Phoebe by subterfuge, and, the deed accomplished, take his punishment, whatever it might be, with light heart.
a female human offspring
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading In answer to this communication Blanchard magically reappeared, announced his determination to marry Phoebe by subterfuge, and, the deed accomplished, take his punishment, whatever it might be, with light heart.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading In answer to this communication Blanchard magically reappeared, announced his determination to marry Phoebe by subterfuge, and, the deed accomplished, take his punishment, whatever it might be, with light heart.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
every person
From this reading Hicks had thrown the blame on John Grimbal, on Mr. Lyddon, on everybody but Phoebe herself.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
ForemostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
framedadjectiveUS /freɪmd/
provided with a frame
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
Grimbal
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From this reading Hicks had thrown the blame on John Grimbal, on Mr. Lyddon, on everybody but Phoebe herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In answer to this communication Blanchard magically reappeared, announced his determination to marry Phoebe by subterfuge, and, the deed accomplished, take his punishment, whatever it might be, with light heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Hicks had thrown the blame on John Grimbal, on Mr. Lyddon, on everybody but Phoebe herself.
HicksnounUS /hɪks/
plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading Hicks had thrown the blame on John Grimbal, on Mr. Lyddon, on everybody but Phoebe herself.
high-mindedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈmaɪndɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Hicks had thrown the blame on John Grimbal, on Mr. Lyddon, on everybody but Phoebe herself.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
lenitynoun
mercifulness as a consequence of being lenient or tolerant
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In answer to this communication Blanchard magically reappeared, announced his determination to marry Phoebe by subterfuge, and, the deed accomplished, take his punishment, whatever it might be, with light heart.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
Lyddon
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From this reading Hicks had thrown the blame on John Grimbal, on Mr. Lyddon, on everybody but Phoebe herself.
magicallyadverbUS /ˈmædʒɪkəli/
in a magical manner
From this reading In answer to this communication Blanchard magically reappeared, announced his determination to marry Phoebe by subterfuge, and, the deed accomplished, take his punishment, whatever it might be, with light heart.
most important element
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
take in marriage
From this reading In answer to this communication Blanchard magically reappeared, announced his determination to marry Phoebe by subterfuge, and, the deed accomplished, take his punishment, whatever it might be, with light heart.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In answer to this communication Blanchard magically reappeared, announced his determination to marry Phoebe by subterfuge, and, the deed accomplished, take his punishment, whatever it might be, with light heart.
mildadjectiveUS /maɪld/
moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
Miller'snounUS /ˈmɪlərz/
possessive form of “miller” — United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Hicks had thrown the blame on John Grimbal, on Mr. Lyddon, on everybody but Phoebe herself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hicks had thrown the blame on John Grimbal, on Mr. Lyddon, on everybody but Phoebe herself.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
PhoebenounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
Phoebe's
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From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
having a point
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
politicadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːlətɪk/
marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
the act of punishing
From this reading In answer to this communication Blanchard magically reappeared, announced his determination to marry Phoebe by subterfuge, and, the deed accomplished, take his punishment, whatever it might be, with light heart.
an angry dispute
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading In answer to this communication Blanchard magically reappeared, announced his determination to marry Phoebe by subterfuge, and, the deed accomplished, take his punishment, whatever it might be, with light heart.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
sore-driven
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From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
submissionnounUS /səbˈmɪʃən/
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
subterfugenounUS /ˈsʌbtərfjuːdʒ/
something intended to misrepresent the true nature of an activity
From this reading In answer to this communication Blanchard magically reappeared, announced his determination to marry Phoebe by subterfuge, and, the deed accomplished, take his punishment, whatever it might be, with light heart.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
sweetheart's
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From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
carry out
From this reading In answer to this communication Blanchard magically reappeared, announced his determination to marry Phoebe by subterfuge, and, the deed accomplished, take his punishment, whatever it might be, with light heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In answer to this communication Blanchard magically reappeared, announced his determination to marry Phoebe by subterfuge, and, the deed accomplished, take his punishment, whatever it might be, with light heart.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Hicks had thrown the blame on John Grimbal, on Mr. Lyddon, on everybody but Phoebe herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading Foremost indeed he had censured Will, and pointed out that his own sustained silence, however high-minded the reason of it, was a main factor in his sweetheart's sufferings and ultimate submission.
wanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading In answer to this communication Blanchard magically reappeared, announced his determination to marry Phoebe by subterfuge, and, the deed accomplished, take his punishment, whatever it might be, with light heart.
at the time that
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
Will'snounUS /wɪlz/
possessive form of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A BROTHERS' QUARREL Though Phoebe was surprised at Will Blanchard's mild attitude toward her weakness, she had been less so with more knowledge.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Chris Blanchard and her lover were in some degree responsible for Will's lenity, and Clement's politic letter to the wanderer, when Phoebe's engagement was announced, had been framed in words best calculated to shield the Miller's sore-driven daughter.
