used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ENGAGEMENT The expedition to Annecy had been determined on, and papa and mamma were to go.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ENGAGEMENT The expedition to Annecy had been determined on, and papa and mamma were to go.
Annecy
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From this reading AN ENGAGEMENT The expedition to Annecy had been determined on, and papa and mamma were to go.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
for the reason that
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading AN ENGAGEMENT The expedition to Annecy had been determined on, and papa and mamma were to go.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was communion between them and me.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
communionnounUS /kəˈmjuːnjən/
the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
From this reading There was communion between them and me.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
characterized by great determination
From this reading AN ENGAGEMENT The expedition to Annecy had been determined on, and papa and mamma were to go.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading AN ENGAGEMENT The expedition to Annecy had been determined on, and papa and mamma were to go.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading AN ENGAGEMENT The expedition to Annecy had been determined on, and papa and mamma were to go.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AN ENGAGEMENT The expedition to Annecy had been determined on, and papa and mamma were to go.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
gratulation
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From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN ENGAGEMENT The expedition to Annecy had been determined on, and papa and mamma were to go.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
informal terms for a mother
From this reading AN ENGAGEMENT The expedition to Annecy had been determined on, and papa and mamma were to go.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN ENGAGEMENT The expedition to Annecy had been determined on, and papa and mamma were to go.
on one occasion
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading AN ENGAGEMENT The expedition to Annecy had been determined on, and papa and mamma were to go.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
raynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
the rays of the sun
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ENGAGEMENT The expedition to Annecy had been determined on, and papa and mamma were to go.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was communion between them and me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN ENGAGEMENT The expedition to Annecy had been determined on, and papa and mamma were to go.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN ENGAGEMENT The expedition to Annecy had been determined on, and papa and mamma were to go.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It seemed as if a gratulation came to me from every blade of grass and every ray of sunlight; because I was a servant of God, and as wholly given up to do His will as they were.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I went in a carriage with them, while the others were on horseback; so I had a nice quiet time, which suited me; a time of curious secret enjoyment.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Of those "ministers of His, that do His pleasure," I would be one; to do what He had for me to do in the world, should be my care and joy at once; and the care of myself - I left it to Him.
