used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
Alexandra
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From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
(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 She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
any person at all
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading And it had been a good speech; she did not need assurance of that.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
AUGUSTAnounUS /əˈɡʌstə/
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
bedraggledadjectiveUS /bɪˈdræɡəld/
limp and soiled as if dragged in the mud
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And it had been a good speech; she did not need assurance of that.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading She flattered herself that she had not used a single long word--and she prided herself upon her vocabulary--that she had spoken with the simplicity and directness which characterized great orators and writers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And it had been a good speech; she did not need assurance of that.
directnessnounUS /dərˈektnəs/
trueness of course toward a goal
From this reading She flattered herself that she had not used a single long word--and she prided herself upon her vocabulary--that she had spoken with the simplicity and directness which characterized great orators and writers.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
emphaticadjectiveUS /emˈfætɪk/
spoken with emphasis
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
at any time
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
femalesnounUS /ˈfiːmeɪlz/
plural of “female” — an animal that produces gametes (ova) that can be fertilized by male gametes
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading She flattered herself that she had not used a single long word--and she prided herself upon her vocabulary--that she had spoken with the simplicity and directness which characterized great orators and writers.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
FranchisenounUS /ˈfræntʃaɪz/
an authorization to sell a company's goods or services in a particular place
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And it had been a good speech; she did not need assurance of that.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She flattered herself that she had not used a single long word--and she prided herself upon her vocabulary--that she had spoken with the simplicity and directness which characterized great orators and writers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She flattered herself that she had not used a single long word--and she prided herself upon her vocabulary--that she had spoken with the simplicity and directness which characterized great orators and writers.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
husbandsnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it had been a good speech; she did not need assurance of that.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She flattered herself that she had not used a single long word--and she prided herself upon her vocabulary--that she had spoken with the simplicity and directness which characterized great orators and writers.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
engage in
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading And it had been a good speech; she did not need assurance of that.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
oratorsnounUS /ˈɔːrətərz/
plural of “orator” — a person who delivers a speech or oration
From this reading She flattered herself that she had not used a single long word--and she prided herself upon her vocabulary--that she had spoken with the simplicity and directness which characterized great orators and writers.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
patronagenounUS /ˈpætrənɪdʒ/
the act of providing approval and support
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
petitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading She flattered herself that she had not used a single long word--and she prided herself upon her vocabulary--that she had spoken with the simplicity and directness which characterized great orators and writers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
get by special effort
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading She flattered herself that she had not used a single long word--and she prided herself upon her vocabulary--that she had spoken with the simplicity and directness which characterized great orators and writers.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading She flattered herself that she had not used a single long word--and she prided herself upon her vocabulary--that she had spoken with the simplicity and directness which characterized great orators and writers.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading She flattered herself that she had not used a single long word--and she prided herself upon her vocabulary--that she had spoken with the simplicity and directness which characterized great orators and writers.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
confined on all sides
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it had been a good speech; she did not need assurance of that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had stood on a platform in an East Side hall surrounded by her friends, and to two dozen bedraggled females had made the first speech of her life.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She flattered herself that she had not used a single long word--and she prided herself upon her vocabulary--that she had spoken with the simplicity and directness which characterized great orators and writers.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
vocabularynounUS /voʊˈkæbjəleri/
a listing of the words used in some enterprise
From this reading She flattered herself that she had not used a single long word--and she prided herself upon her vocabulary--that she had spoken with the simplicity and directness which characterized great orators and writers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
well-bredadjective
of good upbringing
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She flattered herself that she had not used a single long word--and she prided herself upon her vocabulary--that she had spoken with the simplicity and directness which characterized great orators and writers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AUGUSTA returned home at six o’clock, not flushed with triumph, for she was too tired, but with an elated spirit.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading She had stood as well as Alexandra Maitland, but had used certain little emphatic gestures (she was too independent to imitate anyone); and she had, with well-bred lack of patronage, assured her humble sisters, for three quarters of an hour, that they must sign the petition for Woman Franchise, and make all the other women on the East Side sign it: in order that they might be able to put down the liquor trust, reform their husbands, secure good government, and be happy ever after.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading She flattered herself that she had not used a single long word--and she prided herself upon her vocabulary--that she had spoken with the simplicity and directness which characterized great orators and writers.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading She flattered herself that she had not used a single long word--and she prided herself upon her vocabulary--that she had spoken with the simplicity and directness which characterized great orators and writers.
