Chapter XXIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

with admiration

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

in the past

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

have

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

superlative of “bitter” — marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

a padded cloth covering to keep a teapot warm

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

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From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

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From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

joyful enthusiasm

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

a social unit living together

From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

start firing a weapon

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

highly enthusiastic

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE HOME IN NEW YORK.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

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From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE HOME IN NEW YORK.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

befitting or characteristic of a fully mature woman

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE HOME IN NEW YORK.

very recently

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

not any; not one

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

many times at short intervals

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

an attendant who rocks a child in a cradle

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

reflecting optimism

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

not often

From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

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From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

be seated

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE HOME IN NEW YORK.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

in utter disorder

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

the act of testing something

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was evening, and the cosy parlor was bathed in rosy light, the curtains were drawn, and true to their old time customs Mrs. Sinclair and Stella were seated in easy chairs before a glowing fire.

during the time that

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Stella did not sit at Mrs. Sinclair's feet as she did a few months ago; oh, no, now she sat in the matronly dignity of her months of wifehood in the rocker by Mrs. Sinclair's side, while her husband, quite forgetful of his newly acquired position, was well content to lie at her feet on the heavy rug and look admiringly up at her lovely face, while little Elsa romped and tumbled about the room and turned things generally topsy-turvy in the exuberance of her spirits.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Morris, little Elsa's sweet faced mother, seldom sat with the family during these peaceful evenings, although both Stella and Mrs. Sinclair had frequently urged her to do so.

possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading 'Tis woman's best and sweetest claim To bear the honored name of Wife-- But oh, how often is that name Her bitterest trial throughout life.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading THE HOME IN NEW YORK.