used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was blessed with a happy home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOME LIFE AND DOMESTIC SORROWS.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Moreover, she had those sweet domestic qualities which are required to make home happy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading He was blessed with a happy home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The wife he had chosen was fitted by intellect and culture to sympathize with him in his important work.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading The wife he had chosen was fitted by intellect and culture to sympathize with him in his important work.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading The wife he had chosen was fitted by intellect and culture to sympathize with him in his important work.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading HOME LIFE AND DOMESTIC SORROWS.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The wife he had chosen was fitted by intellect and culture to sympathize with him in his important work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The wife he had chosen was fitted by intellect and culture to sympathize with him in his important work.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading He was blessed with a happy home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was blessed with a happy home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HOME LIFE AND DOMESTIC SORROWS.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
of great significance or value
From this reading The wife he had chosen was fitted by intellect and culture to sympathize with him in his important work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
intellectnounUS /ˈɪntəlekt/
knowledge and intellectual ability
From this reading The wife he had chosen was fitted by intellect and culture to sympathize with him in his important work.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading HOME LIFE AND DOMESTIC SORROWS.
engage in
From this reading Moreover, she had those sweet domestic qualities which are required to make home happy.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, she had those sweet domestic qualities which are required to make home happy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
oratornounUS /ˈɔːrətər/
a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Moreover, she had those sweet domestic qualities which are required to make home happy.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Moreover, she had those sweet domestic qualities which are required to make home happy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Moreover, she had those sweet domestic qualities which are required to make home happy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
SORROWSnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading HOME LIFE AND DOMESTIC SORROWS.
express in speech
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Moreover, she had those sweet domestic qualities which are required to make home happy.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading The wife he had chosen was fitted by intellect and culture to sympathize with him in his important work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The wife he had chosen was fitted by intellect and culture to sympathize with him in his important work.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Moreover, she had those sweet domestic qualities which are required to make home happy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was blessed with a happy home.
WebsternounUS /ˈwebstər/
English playwright (1580-1625)
From this reading In speaking of Mr. Webster as an orator I have for some time neglected to speak of him in his domestic relations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moreover, she had those sweet domestic qualities which are required to make home happy.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The wife he had chosen was fitted by intellect and culture to sympathize with him in his important work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was blessed with a happy home.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The wife he had chosen was fitted by intellect and culture to sympathize with him in his important work.
