used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
Alfrick
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From this reading Mary Alfrick went away to the Orphanage, and Markwood lived its life without her.
(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 _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
aloofadjectiveUS /əˈluːf/
remote in manner
From this reading She was not very much missed by the neighbours, from whom she had always held rather aloof.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She was not very much missed by the neighbours, from whom she had always held rather aloof.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mary Alfrick went away to the Orphanage, and Markwood lived its life without her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mary Alfrick went away to the Orphanage, and Markwood lived its life without her.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
bearableadjectiveUS /ˈberəbəl/
capable of being borne though unpleasant
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
BROWNINGnounUS /ˈbraʊnɪŋ/
United States inventor of firearms (especially automatic pistols and repeating rifles and a machine gun called the Peacemaker) (1855-1926)
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was not very much missed by the neighbours, from whom she had always held rather aloof.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
comfortingadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
providing freedom from worry
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
unvarying in nature
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
degreesnounUS /dɪˈɡriːz/
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
at any time
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was not very much missed by the neighbours, from whom she had always held rather aloof.
destroyed or killed
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was not very much missed by the neighbours, from whom she had always held rather aloof.
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She was not very much missed by the neighbours, from whom she had always held rather aloof.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary Alfrick went away to the Orphanage, and Markwood lived its life without her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
a social unit living together
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Mary Alfrick went away to the Orphanage, and Markwood lived its life without her.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mary Alfrick went away to the Orphanage, and Markwood lived its life without her.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Mary Alfrick went away to the Orphanage, and Markwood lived its life without her.
Lizzie
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From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
Markwood
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From this reading Mary Alfrick went away to the Orphanage, and Markwood lived its life without her.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary Alfrick went away to the Orphanage, and Markwood lived its life without her.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading She was not very much missed by the neighbours, from whom she had always held rather aloof.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was not very much missed by the neighbours, from whom she had always held rather aloof.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading She was not very much missed by the neighbours, from whom she had always held rather aloof.
not any; not one
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
and nothing more
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
OrphanagenounUS /ˈɔːrfənədʒ/
the condition of being a child without living parents
From this reading Mary Alfrick went away to the Orphanage, and Markwood lived its life without her.
on the contrary
From this reading She was not very much missed by the neighbours, from whom she had always held rather aloof.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not very much missed by the neighbours, from whom she had always held rather aloof.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
in or at that place or location
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mary Alfrick went away to the Orphanage, and Markwood lived its life without her.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was not very much missed by the neighbours, from whom she had always held rather aloof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not very much missed by the neighbours, from whom she had always held rather aloof.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mary Alfrick went away to the Orphanage, and Markwood lived its life without her.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
at the time that
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was not very much missed by the neighbours, from whom she had always held rather aloof.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Life seemed harder than ever to Mrs. Alfrick; but Lizzie, a good and willing child, did all she could to help her mother, and by degrees the household settled down to a bearable sort of daily life, though less tidy and less comfortable than in the old days when Mary was at home.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Mary Alfrick went away to the Orphanage, and Markwood lived its life without her.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading At first there was constant grumbling at the farm, for only now that Mary was gone did her relations really feel how much of the work had been done by her.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading _IN DANGER_ "But if it were not so--if I could find No love in all the world for comforting----" --E. B. BROWNING.
