(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "Is that the way with all women?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Only to Grace did she show any signs of her old rebellion.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Did you ever think that I should be beaten, Grace?" she said, pitifully.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading "Did you ever think that I should be beaten, Grace?" she said, pitifully.
BidsnounUS /bɪdz/
plural of “bid” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Only to Grace did she show any signs of her old rebellion.
at any time
From this reading "Did you ever think that I should be beaten, Grace?" she said, pitifully.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
Gordon's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Only to Grace did she show any signs of her old rebellion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Did you ever think that I should be beaten, Grace?" she said, pitifully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is that the way with all women?
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
for more time
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
not any; not one
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
and nothing more
From this reading Only to Grace did she show any signs of her old rebellion.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
pitifullyadverbUS /ˈpɪtɪfəli/
to a pitiful degree
From this reading "Did you ever think that I should be beaten, Grace?" she said, pitifully.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
Porter'snounUS /ˈpɔːrtərz/
possessive form of “porter” — a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
rebellionnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading Only to Grace did she show any signs of her old rebellion.
Roger
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From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Did you ever think that I should be beaten, Grace?" she said, pitifully.
SeasnounUS /siːz/
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Did you ever think that I should be beaten, Grace?" she said, pitifully.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Only to Grace did she show any signs of her old rebellion.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Only to Grace did she show any signs of her old rebellion.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Did you ever think that I should be beaten, Grace?" she said, pitifully.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Did you ever think that I should be beaten, Grace?" she said, pitifully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Is that the way with all women?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _In Which Mary Bids Farewell to the Old Life; and in Which She Finds Happiness on the High Seas._ Contrary Mary was Contrary Mary no longer.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Is that the way with all women?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Since Roger had gone, taking Cousin Patty with him--gone without the word to her for which she had waited, she had submitted to Gordon's plans for her, and to Aunt Frances' and Porter's execution of them.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Did you ever think that I should be beaten, Grace?" she said, pitifully.
