used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading * * * * * THE WIVES OF ENGLAND.--We are glad to see that attention has at length been called to the sufferings and injuries of that unfortunate class, the women of the lower orders in England.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
in or near a particular place or position
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the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading * * * * * THE WIVES OF ENGLAND.--We are glad to see that attention has at length been called to the sufferings and injuries of that unfortunate class, the women of the lower orders in England.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading * * * * * THE WIVES OF ENGLAND.--We are glad to see that attention has at length been called to the sufferings and injuries of that unfortunate class, the women of the lower orders in England.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading During a recent session of Parliament, a bill was passed, making such offences punishable by lengthened imprisonment, but the law has been found inadequate.
Bremer
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brutalitynounUS /bruːˈtæləti/
the trait of extreme cruelty
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During a recent session of Parliament, a bill was passed, making such offences punishable by lengthened imprisonment, but the law has been found inadequate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading * * * * * THE WIVES OF ENGLAND.--We are glad to see that attention has at length been called to the sufferings and injuries of that unfortunate class, the women of the lower orders in England.
pleasing or delighting
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a person who is in charge
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading * * * * * THE WIVES OF ENGLAND.--We are glad to see that attention has at length been called to the sufferings and injuries of that unfortunate class, the women of the lower orders in England.
a small house with a single story
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crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
a division of the United Kingdom
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Etherton
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the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
a social unit living together
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
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flagrantadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪɡrənt/
conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
set up or found
From this reading During a recent session of Parliament, a bill was passed, making such offences punishable by lengthened imprisonment, but the law has been found inadequate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading * * * * * THE WIVES OF ENGLAND.--We are glad to see that attention has at length been called to the sufferings and injuries of that unfortunate class, the women of the lower orders in England.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading * * * * * THE WIVES OF ENGLAND.--We are glad to see that attention has at length been called to the sufferings and injuries of that unfortunate class, the women of the lower orders in England.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
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humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
illustrationnounUS /ˌɪləˈstreɪʃən/
artwork that helps make something clear or attractive
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imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading During a recent session of Parliament, a bill was passed, making such offences punishable by lengthened imprisonment, but the law has been found inadequate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
inadequateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnædəkwət/
lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading During a recent session of Parliament, a bill was passed, making such offences punishable by lengthened imprisonment, but the law has been found inadequate.
injuriesnounUS /ˈɪndʒəriz/
plural of “injury” — any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading * * * * * THE WIVES OF ENGLAND.--We are glad to see that attention has at length been called to the sufferings and injuries of that unfortunate class, the women of the lower orders in England.
instancesnounUS /ˈɪnstənsəz/
plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading During a recent session of Parliament, a bill was passed, making such offences punishable by lengthened imprisonment, but the law has been found inadequate.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading * * * * * THE WIVES OF ENGLAND.--We are glad to see that attention has at length been called to the sufferings and injuries of that unfortunate class, the women of the lower orders in England.
lengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈleŋθənd/
drawn out or made longer spatially
From this reading During a recent session of Parliament, a bill was passed, making such offences punishable by lengthened imprisonment, but the law has been found inadequate.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
love-warmed
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move something or somebody to a lower position
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the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading During a recent session of Parliament, a bill was passed, making such offences punishable by lengthened imprisonment, but the law has been found inadequate.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
used to say something is possible but not certain
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fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
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modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
offences
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
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not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
ParliamentnounUS /ˈpɑːrləmənt/
a legislative assembly in certain countries
From this reading During a recent session of Parliament, a bill was passed, making such offences punishable by lengthened imprisonment, but the law has been found inadequate.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading During a recent session of Parliament, a bill was passed, making such offences punishable by lengthened imprisonment, but the law has been found inadequate.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
punishableadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃəbəl/
liable to or deserving punishment
From this reading During a recent session of Parliament, a bill was passed, making such offences punishable by lengthened imprisonment, but the law has been found inadequate.
PuritannounUS /ˈpjʊrətən/
a member of a group of English Protestants who in the 16th and 17th centuries thought that the Protestant Reformation under Elizabeth was incomplete and advocated the simplification and regulation of forms of worship
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
remonstrances
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From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading * * * * * THE WIVES OF ENGLAND.--We are glad to see that attention has at length been called to the sufferings and injuries of that unfortunate class, the women of the lower orders in England.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading During a recent session of Parliament, a bill was passed, making such offences punishable by lengthened imprisonment, but the law has been found inadequate.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading During a recent session of Parliament, a bill was passed, making such offences punishable by lengthened imprisonment, but the law has been found inadequate.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading * * * * * THE WIVES OF ENGLAND.--We are glad to see that attention has at length been called to the sufferings and injuries of that unfortunate class, the women of the lower orders in England.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
in or at that place or location
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading * * * * * THE WIVES OF ENGLAND.--We are glad to see that attention has at length been called to the sufferings and injuries of that unfortunate class, the women of the lower orders in England.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading * * * * * THE WIVES OF ENGLAND.--We are glad to see that attention has at length been called to the sufferings and injuries of that unfortunate class, the women of the lower orders in England.
unitingnounUS /juːˈnaɪtɪŋ/
the combination of two or more commercial companies
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the evening, the topic of education was the chief one discussed, and we parted from this interesting family fully assured that the good old Puritan mode of uniting faith in God with human endeavor was there understood and acted on.
WIVESnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading * * * * * THE WIVES OF ENGLAND.--We are glad to see that attention has at length been called to the sufferings and injuries of that unfortunate class, the women of the lower orders in England.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The recent murder of a woman by her husband, habitually given to beating her in the most cruel manner, with other flagrant instances of similar brutality, have called forth several warm remonstrances from the London press.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading * * * * * THE WIVES OF ENGLAND.--We are glad to see that attention has at length been called to the sufferings and injuries of that unfortunate class, the women of the lower orders in England.
