adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
Abby
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From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
anythingpronounUS /ˈeniθɪŋ/
any thing at all
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
bakingnounUS /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/
making bread or cake or pastry etc.
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
beautynounUS /ˈbjuːti/
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading “You don't think God might put beauty into the world just to give His children joy, Martha?”
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
childrennounUS /ˈtʃɪldrən/
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading “You don't think God might put beauty into the world just to give His children joy, Martha?”
confusedadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
controversialistnoun
a person who disputes; who is good at or enjoys controversy
From this reading Martha was no controversialist.
corn-broom
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From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
don't
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From this reading “You don't think God might put beauty into the world just to give His children joy, Martha?”
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
Eldress
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From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
gazingverbUS /ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “You don't think God might put beauty into the world just to give His children joy, Martha?”
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “You don't think God might put beauty into the world just to give His children joy, Martha?”
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
guessverbUS /ɡes/
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “You don't think God might put beauty into the world just to give His children joy, Martha?”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
I've
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From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “You don't think God might put beauty into the world just to give His children joy, Martha?”
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading “You don't think God might put beauty into the world just to give His children joy, Martha?”
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading “You don't think God might put beauty into the world just to give His children joy, Martha?”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
loafnounUS /loʊf/
a shaped mass of baked bread that is usually sliced before eating
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
Martha
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From this reading “You don't think God might put beauty into the world just to give His children joy, Martha?”
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “You don't think God might put beauty into the world just to give His children joy, Martha?”
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Martha was no controversialist.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
ovennounUS /ˈʌvən/
kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
plungedverbUS /plʌndʒd/
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “You don't think God might put beauty into the world just to give His children joy, Martha?”
ready-madeadjective
made for purchase and immediate use
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
religionnounUS /rɪˈlɪdʒən/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
sacrificenounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪs/
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
spillverbUS /spɪl/
cause or allow (a liquid substance) to run or flow from a container
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
strawnounUS /strɔː/
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
superiorsnounUS /suːˈpɪriərz/
plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
SusannanounUS /suːˈzænə/
an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
table-drawer
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From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
talkverbUS /tɔːk/
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You don't think God might put beauty into the world just to give His children joy, Martha?”
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “You don't think God might put beauty into the world just to give His children joy, Martha?”
thinkingnounUS /ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You don't think God might put beauty into the world just to give His children joy, Martha?”
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Martha was no controversialist.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading “You know I never argue when I've got anything baking,” she said; and taking the spill of a corn-broom from a table-drawer, she opened the oven door and delicately plunged it into the loaf.
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading She had taken her opinions, ready-made, from those she considered her superiors, and although she was willing to make any sacrifice for her religion, she did not wish to be confused by too many opposing theories of God's intentions.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
won't
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From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading “You don't think God might put beauty into the world just to give His children joy, Martha?”
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You don't think God might put beauty into the world just to give His children joy, Martha?”
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
yourselfpronounUS /jərˈself/
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Then, gazing at the straw as she withdrew it, she said: “You must talk doctrine with Eldress Abby, Susanna, not with me; but I guess doctrine won't help you so much as thinking out your life for yourself.
