used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading There was nothing extraordinary in the attempt, but I was long perplexed to account for its success, for Mr Boswell was not a fool.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Mrs Boswell being happily exempt from any of these disqualifications, did her best to govern her husband.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading By some untoward fate, the government of husbands generally falls into the hands of those who are not likely to bring the art into repute.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There was nothing extraordinary in the attempt, but I was long perplexed to account for its success, for Mr Boswell was not a fool.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Mrs Boswell being happily exempt from any of these disqualifications, did her best to govern her husband.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Mrs Boswell being happily exempt from any of these disqualifications, did her best to govern her husband.
BoswellnounUS /ˈbɑːzwel/
Scottish author noted for his biography of Samuel Johnson (1740-1795)
From this reading Mrs Boswell being happily exempt from any of these disqualifications, did her best to govern her husband.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading By some untoward fate, the government of husbands generally falls into the hands of those who are not likely to bring the art into repute.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was nothing extraordinary in the attempt, but I was long perplexed to account for its success, for Mr Boswell was not a fool.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By some untoward fate, the government of husbands generally falls into the hands of those who are not likely to bring the art into repute.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
ceaselessadjectiveUS /ˈsiːslɪs/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
DependencenounUS /dɪˈpendəns/
the state of relying on or being controlled by someone or something else
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs Boswell being happily exempt from any of these disqualifications, did her best to govern her husband.
disqualifications
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Boswell being happily exempt from any of these disqualifications, did her best to govern her husband.
exemptverbUS /ɪɡˈzempt/
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
From this reading Mrs Boswell being happily exempt from any of these disqualifications, did her best to govern her husband.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading There was nothing extraordinary in the attempt, but I was long perplexed to account for its success, for Mr Boswell was not a fool.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading By some untoward fate, the government of husbands generally falls into the hands of those who are not likely to bring the art into repute.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading By some untoward fate, the government of husbands generally falls into the hands of those who are not likely to bring the art into repute.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading There was nothing extraordinary in the attempt, but I was long perplexed to account for its success, for Mr Boswell was not a fool.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was nothing extraordinary in the attempt, but I was long perplexed to account for its success, for Mr Boswell was not a fool.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
usually; as a rule
From this reading By some untoward fate, the government of husbands generally falls into the hands of those who are not likely to bring the art into repute.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading Mrs Boswell being happily exempt from any of these disqualifications, did her best to govern her husband.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading By some untoward fate, the government of husbands generally falls into the hands of those who are not likely to bring the art into repute.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading By some untoward fate, the government of husbands generally falls into the hands of those who are not likely to bring the art into repute.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Mrs Boswell being happily exempt from any of these disqualifications, did her best to govern her husband.
hard-earned
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs Boswell being happily exempt from any of these disqualifications, did her best to govern her husband.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs Boswell being happily exempt from any of these disqualifications, did her best to govern her husband.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading By some untoward fate, the government of husbands generally falls into the hands of those who are not likely to bring the art into repute.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There was nothing extraordinary in the attempt, but I was long perplexed to account for its success, for Mr Boswell was not a fool.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading By some untoward fate, the government of husbands generally falls into the hands of those who are not likely to bring the art into repute.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
jealousynounUS /ˈdʒeləsi/
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading By some untoward fate, the government of husbands generally falls into the hands of those who are not likely to bring the art into repute.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading There was nothing extraordinary in the attempt, but I was long perplexed to account for its success, for Mr Boswell was not a fool.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
a form of address for a man
From this reading There was nothing extraordinary in the attempt, but I was long perplexed to account for its success, for Mr Boswell was not a fool.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Boswell being happily exempt from any of these disqualifications, did her best to govern her husband.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By some untoward fate, the government of husbands generally falls into the hands of those who are not likely to bring the art into repute.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing extraordinary in the attempt, but I was long perplexed to account for its success, for Mr Boswell was not a fool.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By some untoward fate, the government of husbands generally falls into the hands of those who are not likely to bring the art into repute.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
painsnounUS /peɪnz/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading There was nothing extraordinary in the attempt, but I was long perplexed to account for its success, for Mr Boswell was not a fool.
pittancenounUS /ˈpɪtəns/
an inadequate payment
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
principlenounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəl/
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
reputenounUS /riˈpjuːt/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading By some untoward fate, the government of husbands generally falls into the hands of those who are not likely to bring the art into repute.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading By some untoward fate, the government of husbands generally falls into the hands of those who are not likely to bring the art into repute.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
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 Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading There was nothing extraordinary in the attempt, but I was long perplexed to account for its success, for Mr Boswell was not a fool.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing extraordinary in the attempt, but I was long perplexed to account for its success, for Mr Boswell was not a fool.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Mrs Boswell being happily exempt from any of these disqualifications, did her best to govern her husband.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading By some untoward fate, the government of husbands generally falls into the hands of those who are not likely to bring the art into repute.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
untowardadjectiveUS /əntuːˈɔːrd/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading By some untoward fate, the government of husbands generally falls into the hands of those who are not likely to bring the art into repute.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was nothing extraordinary in the attempt, but I was long perplexed to account for its success, for Mr Boswell was not a fool.
which person or people
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Dependence! heavy, heavy, are thy chains, And happier they who from the dangerous sea, Or the dark mine, procure with ceaseless pains, A hard-earned pittance--than who trust to thee._ Charlotte Smith.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Women of principle refuse the forbidden office; women of sense steadily shut their eyes against its necessity in their own case; warm affection delights more in submission than in sway; and against the influence of genius an ample guard is provided in the jealousy of man.
