used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lenora, for the time being, was sent to the house of a friend, who lived not far distant.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
(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 When Margaret Hamilton learned of the arrangement she opposed it with all her force.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading When Margaret Hamilton learned of the arrangement she opposed it with all her force.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
attendantnounUS /əˈtendənt/
someone who waits on or tends to or attends to the needs of another
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Send her away, mother," said she one evening; "please send her away, for I cannot endure her presence, with her oily words and silent footsteps.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Lenora, for the time being, was sent to the house of a friend, who lived not far distant.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
cannot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Send her away, mother," said she one evening; "please send her away, for I cannot endure her presence, with her oily words and silent footsteps.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Lenora, for the time being, was sent to the house of a friend, who lived not far distant.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading "Send her away, mother," said she one evening; "please send her away, for I cannot endure her presence, with her oily words and silent footsteps.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "Send her away, mother," said she one evening; "please send her away, for I cannot endure her presence, with her oily words and silent footsteps.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Lenora, for the time being, was sent to the house of a friend, who lived not far distant.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading "Send her away, mother," said she one evening; "please send her away, for I cannot endure her presence, with her oily words and silent footsteps.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lenora, for the time being, was sent to the house of a friend, who lived not far distant.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading When Margaret Hamilton learned of the arrangement she opposed it with all her force.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Lenora, for the time being, was sent to the house of a friend, who lived not far distant.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading When Margaret Hamilton learned of the arrangement she opposed it with all her force.
Hamilton'snounUS /ˈhæməltənz/
possessive form of “hamilton” — Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
HOMESTEADnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading ONE STEP TOWARD THE HOMESTEAD.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lenora, for the time being, was sent to the house of a friend, who lived not far distant.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Send her away, mother," said she one evening; "please send her away, for I cannot endure her presence, with her oily words and silent footsteps.
invalidnounUS /ˈɪnvələd/
someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Margaret Hamilton learned of the arrangement she opposed it with all her force.
immediately past
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading When Margaret Hamilton learned of the arrangement she opposed it with all her force.
Lenora
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Lenora, for the time being, was sent to the house of a friend, who lived not far distant.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Lenora, for the time being, was sent to the house of a friend, who lived not far distant.
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Margaret Hamilton learned of the arrangement she opposed it with all her force.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Send her away, mother," said she one evening; "please send her away, for I cannot endure her presence, with her oily words and silent footsteps.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
absolutely essential
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lenora, for the time being, was sent to the house of a friend, who lived not far distant.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
oilyadjectiveUS /ˈɔɪli/
containing an unusual amount of grease or oil
From this reading "Send her away, mother," said she one evening; "please send her away, for I cannot endure her presence, with her oily words and silent footsteps.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE STEP TOWARD THE HOMESTEAD.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading When Margaret Hamilton learned of the arrangement she opposed it with all her force.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Send her away, mother," said she one evening; "please send her away, for I cannot endure her presence, with her oily words and silent footsteps.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Send her away, mother," said she one evening; "please send her away, for I cannot endure her presence, with her oily words and silent footsteps.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "Send her away, mother," said she one evening; "please send her away, for I cannot endure her presence, with her oily words and silent footsteps.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Lenora, for the time being, was sent to the house of a friend, who lived not far distant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading "Send her away, mother," said she one evening; "please send her away, for I cannot endure her presence, with her oily words and silent footsteps.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading ONE STEP TOWARD THE HOMESTEAD.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE STEP TOWARD THE HOMESTEAD.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Lenora, for the time being, was sent to the house of a friend, who lived not far distant.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
TOWARDprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading ONE STEP TOWARD THE HOMESTEAD.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lenora, for the time being, was sent to the house of a friend, who lived not far distant.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Weeks passed on, and so necessary to the comfort of the invalid did the presence of Mrs. Carter become, that at last, by particular request, she took up her abode at the homestead, becoming Mrs. Hamilton's constant nurse and attendant.
at the time that
From this reading When Margaret Hamilton learned of the arrangement she opposed it with all her force.
which person or people
From this reading Lenora, for the time being, was sent to the house of a friend, who lived not far distant.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Margaret Hamilton learned of the arrangement she opposed it with all her force.
the words that are spoken
From this reading "Send her away, mother," said she one evening; "please send her away, for I cannot endure her presence, with her oily words and silent footsteps.
