used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was happier at home, and as a mother it was her place to stay there.
abjureverb
formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was happier at home, and as a mother it was her place to stay there.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was happier at home, and as a mother it was her place to stay there.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
Cameron
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From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
declinedverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading "It was foolish to take that stand," he said.
set up or found
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She was happier at home, and as a mother it was her place to stay there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She was happier at home, and as a mother it was her place to stay there.
a social unit living together
From this reading TROUBLE IN THE HOUSEHOLD.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TROUBLE IN THE HOUSEHOLD.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
Katy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was happier at home, and as a mother it was her place to stay there.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She was happier at home, and as a mother it was her place to stay there.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
with low volume
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It was foolish to take that stand," he said.
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was happier at home, and as a mother it was her place to stay there.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "It was foolish to take that stand," he said.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading She was happier at home, and as a mother it was her place to stay there.
carry out
From this reading "It was foolish to take that stand," he said.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TROUBLE IN THE HOUSEHOLD.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
a source of difficulty
From this reading TROUBLE IN THE HOUSEHOLD.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
at the time that
From this reading At first Wilford listened quietly, but when he found it was her fixed determination to abjure society entirely, he interfered in his cool, decisive way, which always carried its point.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
Wilford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading As soon as it was understood that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was able to go out, there were scores of pressing invitations from the gay world which had missed her so much, but Katy declined them all on the plea that baby needed her care.
