used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I have classed Leah Herrick among the domestics; but her position was rather above that.
how long something has existed
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading I have classed Leah Herrick among the domestics; but her position was rather above that.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Leah Herrick's Position and Feelings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading She remained, asking nothing more, because she had made up her mind to be Jethro's wife.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She remained, asking nothing more, because she had made up her mind to be Jethro's wife.
for the reason that
From this reading She remained, asking nothing more, because she had made up her mind to be Jethro's wife.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have classed Leah Herrick among the domestics; but her position was rather above that.
classedverbUS /klæst/
past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading I have classed Leah Herrick among the domestics; but her position was rather above that.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
a female human offspring
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
domesticsnounUS /dəˈmestɪks/
plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household
From this reading I have classed Leah Herrick among the domestics; but her position was rather above that.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Leah Herrick's Position and Feelings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have classed Leah Herrick among the domestics; but her position was rather above that.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I have classed Leah Herrick among the domestics; but her position was rather above that.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading I have classed Leah Herrick among the domestics; but her position was rather above that.
Herrick's
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From this reading Leah Herrick's Position and Feelings.
houseworknounUS /ˈhaʊswɜːrk/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have classed Leah Herrick among the domestics; but her position was rather above that.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
Jethro's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
Leah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leah Herrick's Position and Feelings.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She remained, asking nothing more, because she had made up her mind to be Jethro's wife.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading She remained, asking nothing more, because she had made up her mind to be Jethro's wife.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She remained, asking nothing more, because she had made up her mind to be Jethro's wife.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Leah Herrick's Position and Feelings.
on the contrary
From this reading I have classed Leah Herrick among the domestics; but her position was rather above that.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
recompensenounUS /ˈrekəmpens/
payment or reward (as for service rendered)
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
SandsnounUS /sændz/
the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
not in physical motion
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have classed Leah Herrick among the domestics; but her position was rather above that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I have classed Leah Herrick among the domestics; but her position was rather above that.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She remained, asking nothing more, because she had made up her mind to be Jethro's wife.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She remained, asking nothing more, because she had made up her mind to be Jethro's wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have classed Leah Herrick among the domestics; but her position was rather above that.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading She remained, asking nothing more, because she had made up her mind to be Jethro's wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Now, at the age of twenty, she was worth more than that recompense; but she still remained on the old terms, as if she were a daughter instead of a servant.
a late time of life
From this reading She had lived with the Widow Sands, Jethro's aunt, since she had been twelve years old, assisting in the housework, and receiving her board and clothing in return.
