used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
(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 A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
in addition
From this reading Merciful also and piteous she was unto such as was grieved and troubled, and to them that were in poverty or sickness, or any other trouble.'--Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Merciful also and piteous she was unto such as was grieved and troubled, and to them that were in poverty or sickness, or any other trouble.'--Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Olive, who had probably received some hint to that effect, had placed herself between her father and Richard.
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading Merciful also and piteous she was unto such as was grieved and troubled, and to them that were in poverty or sickness, or any other trouble.'--Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
cosilyadverb
in a cozy manner
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
Dr
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From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Olive, who had probably received some hint to that effect, had placed herself between her father and Richard.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
a social unit living together
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Olive, who had probably received some hint to that effect, had placed herself between her father and Richard.
FishernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Merciful also and piteous she was unto such as was grieved and troubled, and to them that were in poverty or sickness, or any other trouble.'--Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
forgetfuladjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡetfəl/
(of memory) deficient in retentiveness or range
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
gentlenessnounUS /ˈdʒentəlnəs/
the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
grievedverbUS /ɡriːvd/
past form of “grieve” — feel grief
From this reading Merciful also and piteous she was unto such as was grieved and troubled, and to them that were in poverty or sickness, or any other trouble.'--Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
Heriot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Olive, who had probably received some hint to that effect, had placed herself between her father and Richard.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Olive, who had probably received some hint to that effect, had placed herself between her father and Richard.
importedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtɪd/
used of especially merchandise brought from a foreign source
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
ISRAELnounUS /ˈɪzriəl/
Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
held dear
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
MercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading Merciful also and piteous she was unto such as was grieved and troubled, and to them that were in poverty or sickness, or any other trouble.'--Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.
Mildred
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From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
not any; not one
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
noblenessnoun
the quality of elevation of mind and exaltation of character or ideals or conduct
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
OliveadjectiveUS /ˈɑːləv/
of a yellow-green color similar to that of an unripe olive
From this reading Olive, who had probably received some hint to that effect, had placed herself between her father and Richard.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Merciful also and piteous she was unto such as was grieved and troubled, and to them that were in poverty or sickness, or any other trouble.'--Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
piteousadjective
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Merciful also and piteous she was unto such as was grieved and troubled, and to them that were in poverty or sickness, or any other trouble.'--Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Olive, who had probably received some hint to that effect, had placed herself between her father and Richard.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Merciful also and piteous she was unto such as was grieved and troubled, and to them that were in poverty or sickness, or any other trouble.'--Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Olive, who had probably received some hint to that effect, had placed herself between her father and Richard.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Olive, who had probably received some hint to that effect, had placed herself between her father and Richard.
Richard
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From this reading Olive, who had probably received some hint to that effect, had placed herself between her father and Richard.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
RochesternounUS /ˈrɑːtʃestər/
a city in western New York; a center of the photographic equipment industry
From this reading Merciful also and piteous she was unto such as was grieved and troubled, and to them that were in poverty or sickness, or any other trouble.'--Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading Merciful also and piteous she was unto such as was grieved and troubled, and to them that were in poverty or sickness, or any other trouble.'--Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Olive, who had probably received some hint to that effect, had placed herself between her father and Richard.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Merciful also and piteous she was unto such as was grieved and troubled, and to them that were in poverty or sickness, or any other trouble.'--Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.
supper-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Merciful also and piteous she was unto such as was grieved and troubled, and to them that were in poverty or sickness, or any other trouble.'--Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Merciful also and piteous she was unto such as was grieved and troubled, and to them that were in poverty or sickness, or any other trouble.'--Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
a source of difficulty
From this reading Merciful also and piteous she was unto such as was grieved and troubled, and to them that were in poverty or sickness, or any other trouble.'--Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Merciful also and piteous she was unto such as was grieved and troubled, and to them that were in poverty or sickness, or any other trouble.'--Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
UnkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Merciful also and piteous she was unto such as was grieved and troubled, and to them that were in poverty or sickness, or any other trouble.'--Fisher, Bishop of Rochester.
at the time that
From this reading Mildred was not slow in perceiving that Dr. Heriot had imported a new element of cheerfulness into the family circle; they were all seated cosily round the supper-table when she came downstairs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
which person or people
From this reading Olive, who had probably received some hint to that effect, had placed herself between her father and Richard.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A MOTHER IN ISRAEL 'Of marvellous gentleness she was unto all folk, but specially unto her own, whom she trusted and loved right tenderly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Unkind she would not be unto no creature, nor forgetful of any kindness or service done to her before, which is no little part of nobleness....
