used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Within five days of her husband’s disappearance, she might be found in a situation which she had not expected ever to fill again.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
anew
From this reading Within five days of her husband’s disappearance, she might be found in a situation which she had not expected ever to fill again.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was sorting and screening coals at the mouth of the neighbouring pit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was sorting and screening coals at the mouth of the neighbouring pit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Within five days of her husband’s disappearance, she might be found in a situation which she had not expected ever to fill again.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
coalsnounUS /koʊlz/
plural of “coal” — fossil fuel consisting of carbonized vegetable matter deposited in the Carboniferous period
From this reading She was sorting and screening coals at the mouth of the neighbouring pit.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Within five days of her husband’s disappearance, she might be found in a situation which she had not expected ever to fill again.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Within five days of her husband’s disappearance, she might be found in a situation which she had not expected ever to fill again.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
Effie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She would not hear of Effie joining her in her labours.
Eldred
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From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
at any time
From this reading Within five days of her husband’s disappearance, she might be found in a situation which she had not expected ever to fill again.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Within five days of her husband’s disappearance, she might be found in a situation which she had not expected ever to fill again.
a social unit living together
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Within five days of her husband’s disappearance, she might be found in a situation which she had not expected ever to fill again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Within five days of her husband’s disappearance, she might be found in a situation which she had not expected ever to fill again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
set up or found
From this reading Within five days of her husband’s disappearance, she might be found in a situation which she had not expected ever to fill again.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading NEWS FROM THE PORT.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Within five days of her husband’s disappearance, she might be found in a situation which she had not expected ever to fill again.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She would not hear of Effie joining her in her labours.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Within five days of her husband’s disappearance, she might be found in a situation which she had not expected ever to fill again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Within five days of her husband’s disappearance, she might be found in a situation which she had not expected ever to fill again.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading She would not hear of Effie joining her in her labours.
labours
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She would not hear of Effie joining her in her labours.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading She was sorting and screening coals at the mouth of the neighbouring pit.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading She was sorting and screening coals at the mouth of the neighbouring pit.
information about recent and important events
From this reading NEWS FROM THE PORT.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading She was sorting and screening coals at the mouth of the neighbouring pit.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading NEWS FROM THE PORT.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
screeningnounUS /ˈskriːnɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading She was sorting and screening coals at the mouth of the neighbouring pit.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Within five days of her husband’s disappearance, she might be found in a situation which she had not expected ever to fill again.
sortingnounUS /ˈsɔːrtɪŋ/
an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion
From this reading She was sorting and screening coals at the mouth of the neighbouring pit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NEWS FROM THE PORT.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was sorting and screening coals at the mouth of the neighbouring pit.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Eldred did not give too good an account of herself when she declared herself able to do for her family whatever circumstances might require of her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Within five days of her husband’s disappearance, she might be found in a situation which she had not expected ever to fill again.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Within five days of her husband’s disappearance, she might be found in a situation which she had not expected ever to fill again.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She would not hear of Effie joining her in her labours.
