used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It satisfied a need in the mother, that the daughter had never ministered to before.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hildegarde was the sort of girl who could take excellent care of herself, and her health was superb.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It satisfied a need in the mother, that the daughter had never ministered to before.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading She had no important concerns such as the boys had to chain them at home.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Hildegarde was the sort of girl who could take excellent care of herself, and her health was superb.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading She had no important concerns such as the boys had to chain them at home.
Cheviot's
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From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
concernsnounUS /kənˈsɜːrnz/
plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading She had no important concerns such as the boys had to chain them at home.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Hildegarde was the sort of girl who could take excellent care of herself, and her health was superb.
a female human offspring
From this reading It satisfied a need in the mother, that the daughter had never ministered to before.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
dismayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmeɪd/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Hildegarde was the sort of girl who could take excellent care of herself, and her health was superb.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
a young female
From this reading Hildegarde was the sort of girl who could take excellent care of herself, and her health was superb.
the act of departing
From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It satisfied a need in the mother, that the daughter had never ministered to before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading Hildegarde was the sort of girl who could take excellent care of herself, and her health was superb.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Hildegarde was the sort of girl who could take excellent care of herself, and her health was superb.
Hildegarde
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From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
Hildegarde's
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From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She had no important concerns such as the boys had to chain them at home.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
ill-content
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From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
of great significance or value
From this reading She had no important concerns such as the boys had to chain them at home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It satisfied a need in the mother, that the daughter had never ministered to before.
indefinitelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdefənətli/
to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time
From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It satisfied a need in the mother, that the daughter had never ministered to before.
MarverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
ministered
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From this reading It satisfied a need in the mother, that the daughter had never ministered to before.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It satisfied a need in the mother, that the daughter had never ministered to before.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It satisfied a need in the mother, that the daughter had never ministered to before.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It satisfied a need in the mother, that the daughter had never ministered to before.
not any; not one
From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
on one occasion
From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
previsionnoun
a prophetic vision (as in a dream)
From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading It satisfied a need in the mother, that the daughter had never ministered to before.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had no important concerns such as the boys had to chain them at home.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Hildegarde was the sort of girl who could take excellent care of herself, and her health was superb.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She had no important concerns such as the boys had to chain them at home.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading Hildegarde was the sort of girl who could take excellent care of herself, and her health was superb.
carry out
From this reading Hildegarde was the sort of girl who could take excellent care of herself, and her health was superb.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It satisfied a need in the mother, that the daughter had never ministered to before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She had no important concerns such as the boys had to chain them at home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading No prevision of Hildegarde’s as to Cheviot’s disapproval of her plan approached the degree to which he fought against her going to the North.
which person or people
From this reading Hildegarde was the sort of girl who could take excellent care of herself, and her health was superb.
willingnessnounUS /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
cheerful compliance
From this reading Mrs. Mar, secretly dismayed at her husband’s willingness to stay away indefinitely, was not ill-content for once to see the “stolid Hildegarde” stirred to action.
