used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading She was beautiful--indeed, she had long since decided correctly that none of her acquaintances was so pretty.
admirersnounUS /ədˈmaɪrərz/
plural of “admirer” — a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading She was beautiful--indeed, she had long since decided correctly that none of her acquaintances was so pretty.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading She was prosperous, she was a good Christian, she was fulfilling the most honorable function of her sex.
commendableadjectiveUS /kəˈmendəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading She was beautiful--indeed, she had long since decided correctly that none of her acquaintances was so pretty.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
recognizable; marked
From this reading She was beautiful--indeed, she had long since decided correctly that none of her acquaintances was so pretty.
democracynounUS /dɪˈmɑːkrəsi/
the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
donnanounUS /ˈdɑːnə/
an Italian woman of rank
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
ELLEN
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From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
divisible by two
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
fulfillingverbUS /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/
inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect
From this reading She was prosperous, she was a good Christian, she was fulfilling the most honorable function of her sex.
functionnounUS /ˈfʌŋkʃən/
(mathematics) a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set (the domain of the function) is associated with an element of another set (the range of the function)
From this reading She was prosperous, she was a good Christian, she was fulfilling the most honorable function of her sex.
brought together in one place
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
gathersnounUS /ˈɡæðərz/
plural of “gather” — sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
gloriouslyadverbUS /ˈɡlɔːriəsli/
with glory or in a glorious manner
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was prosperous, she was a good Christian, she was fulfilling the most honorable function of her sex.
the father of your father or mother
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was beautiful--indeed, she had long since decided correctly that none of her acquaintances was so pretty.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading She was prosperous, she was a good Christian, she was fulfilling the most honorable function of her sex.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She was beautiful--indeed, she had long since decided correctly that none of her acquaintances was so pretty.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
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 She was beautiful--indeed, she had long since decided correctly that none of her acquaintances was so pretty.
MatthewnounUS /ˈmæθjuː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
Milhausen
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From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
Millie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was prosperous, she was a good Christian, she was fulfilling the most honorable function of her sex.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
not any; not one
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
not one, and not any
From this reading She was beautiful--indeed, she had long since decided correctly that none of her acquaintances was so pretty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She was beautiful--indeed, she had long since decided correctly that none of her acquaintances was so pretty.
primanounUS /ˈpriːmə/
used primarily as eating apples
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading She was prosperous, she was a good Christian, she was fulfilling the most honorable function of her sex.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
reformingverbUS /rɪˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “reform” — make changes for improvement in order to remove abuse and injustices
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading She was prosperous, she was a good Christian, she was fulfilling the most honorable function of her sex.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was beautiful--indeed, she had long since decided correctly that none of her acquaintances was so pretty.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading She was beautiful--indeed, she had long since decided correctly that none of her acquaintances was so pretty.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
SOLVESverbUS /sɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “solve” — find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
sungnounUS /sʌŋ/
the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
the chair of state for a monarch, bishop, etc.
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As a prima donna who has sung gloriously gathers the roses of her admirers, she gathered to her bosom as her due the affectionate care of Matthew, the interest of her mother and sisters, and the approval of Grandfather Milhausen.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
usurpernoun
one who wrongfully or illegally seizes and holds the place of another
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was beautiful--indeed, she had long since decided correctly that none of her acquaintances was so pretty.
at the time that
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
which person or people
From this reading A queen upon her throne who knows no threatening usurper and has never trembled at the voice of reforming democracy could have been no more confident of herself and her position than Millie.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading ELLEN SOLVES HER PROBLEM The spectacle of complete happiness is so rare that it is valuable as a phenomenon, even when its causes are not wholly commendable.
