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From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was already known to us a little from chance meetings and chance services she had done my mother in the garden; she sought to give her help.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She was already known to us a little from chance meetings and chance services she had done my mother in the garden; she sought to give her help.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was already known to us a little from chance meetings and chance services she had done my mother in the garden; she sought to give her help.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
antisepticadjectiveUS /ˌæntəˈseptɪk/
thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
beginningnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ/
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
chancenounUS /tʃæns/
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She was already known to us a little from chance meetings and chance services she had done my mother in the garden; she sought to give her help.
choseverbUS /tʃoʊz/
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading She chose to come.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She chose to come.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
darknounUS /dɑːrk/
absence of light or illumination
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
daughtersnounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
doneadjectiveUS /dʌn/
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She was already known to us a little from chance meetings and chance services she had done my mother in the garden; she sought to give her help.
euthanasianounUS /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/
the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
fadingnounUS /ˈfeɪdɪŋ/
weakening in force or intensity
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
faithfuladjectiveUS /ˈfeɪθfəl/
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
faithlessadjective
having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was already known to us a little from chance meetings and chance services she had done my mother in the garden; she sought to give her help.
gardennounUS /ˈɡɑːrdən/
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading She was already known to us a little from chance meetings and chance services she had done my mother in the garden; she sought to give her help.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She was already known to us a little from chance meetings and chance services she had done my mother in the garden; she sought to give her help.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was already known to us a little from chance meetings and chance services she had done my mother in the garden; she sought to give her help.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
hatingverbUS /ˈheɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “hate” — dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She was already known to us a little from chance meetings and chance services she had done my mother in the garden; she sought to give her help.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
hiddenadjectiveUS /ˈhɪdən/
not accessible to view
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
holdverbUS /hoʊld/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
humbleadjectiveUS /ˈhʌmbəl/
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
hustlingverbUS /ˈhʌsəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “hustle” — cause to move furtively and hurriedly
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
itsdeterminerUS /ɪts/
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading She was already known to us a little from chance meetings and chance services she had done my mother in the garden; she sought to give her help.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was already known to us a little from chance meetings and chance services she had done my mother in the garden; she sought to give her help.
livesnounUS /lɪvz/
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
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 § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading She was already known to us a little from chance meetings and chance services she had done my mother in the garden; she sought to give her help.
mothernounUS /ˈmʌðər/
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
nursesnounUS /ˈnɜːrsəz/
plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
ourdeterminerUS /ˈaʊər/
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
plainlyadverbUS /ˈpleɪnli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
produceverbUS /prəˈduːs/
bring forth or yield
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
providences
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
ReevesnounUS /riːvz/
plural of “reeve” — female ruff
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
servantsnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənts/
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading She was already known to us a little from chance meetings and chance services she had done my mother in the garden; she sought to give her help.
ShepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She chose to come.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
soughtadjectiveUS /sɔːt/
that is looked for
From this reading She was already known to us a little from chance meetings and chance services she had done my mother in the garden; she sought to give her help.
steadfastadjectiveUS /ˈstedfæst/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
uninspiredadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈspaɪərd/
having no intellectual or emotional or spiritual excitement
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
unselfishadjective
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
unthanked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
uspronounUS /ʌs/
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was already known to us a little from chance meetings and chance services she had done my mother in the garden; she sought to give her help.
voicelessadjectiveUS /ˈvɔɪsləs/
produced without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was already known to us a little from chance meetings and chance services she had done my mother in the garden; she sought to give her help.
weaknessnounUS /ˈwiːknəs/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading § 4 When presently that illness, that fading weakness that made an euthanasia for so many of the older people in the beginning of the new time, took hold upon my mother, there came Anna Reeves to daughter her—after our new custom.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
worldnounUS /wɜːrld/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
worshipverbUS /ˈwɜːrʃəp/
love unquestioningly and uncritically or to excess; venerate as an idol
From this reading They made their secret voiceless worship, they did their steadfast, uninspired, unthanked, unselfish work as helpful daughters, as nurses, as faithful servants, as the humble providences of homes.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading She seemed then just one of those plainly good girls the world at its worst has never failed to produce, who were indeed in the dark old times the hidden antiseptic of all our hustling, hating, faithless lives.
