used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
(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 Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "Thereupon they all went away, and she was left alone with the muni.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
compassionatelyadverbUS /kəmˈpæʃənətliː/
in a compassionate manner
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
complyverbUS /kəmˈplaɪ/
act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
characterized by great determination
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "With many tears, she replied: 'If you will not receive me I will put an end to my wretched life.'
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
a young female
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "With many tears, she replied: 'If you will not receive me I will put an end to my wretched life.'
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "With many tears, she replied: 'If you will not receive me I will put an end to my wretched life.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Thereupon they all went away, and she was left alone with the muni.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "With many tears, she replied: 'If you will not receive me I will put an end to my wretched life.'
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "With many tears, she replied: 'If you will not receive me I will put an end to my wretched life.'
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
muni
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From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
not any; not one
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "With many tears, she replied: 'If you will not receive me I will put an end to my wretched life.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "With many tears, she replied: 'If you will not receive me I will put an end to my wretched life.'
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
get something; come into possession of
From this reading "With many tears, she replied: 'If you will not receive me I will put an end to my wretched life.'
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "With many tears, she replied: 'If you will not receive me I will put an end to my wretched life.'
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "With many tears, she replied: 'If you will not receive me I will put an end to my wretched life.'
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
carry out
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading "With many tears, she replied: 'If you will not receive me I will put an end to my wretched life.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
Thereupon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Thereupon they all went away, and she was left alone with the muni.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Thereupon they all went away, and she was left alone with the muni.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading "Finding her so determined, the muni, after some reflection, said to the mother and her companions: 'Go away for the present; come back after a few days; I will give her good advice, and you will no doubt find her tired of living here, and quite ready to return.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Thereupon they all went away, and she was left alone with the muni.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Thereupon they all went away, and she was left alone with the muni.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
which person or people
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading "With many tears, she replied: 'If you will not receive me I will put an end to my wretched life.'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The muni compassionately said to the girl: 'You will never be able to endure the hardships of such a life as you propose to lead--a life so different from that to which you have been accustomed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Heaven may be attained by all who duly perform the duties of their station; take my advice then, give up all thoughts of an undertaking which you will never accomplish, comply with your mother's wishes, return with her, and be content with that way of life in which you have been brought up.'
