used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 'Earth has nothing more tender than a woman's heart, when it is the abode of piety.'--LUTHER.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading 'Earth has nothing more tender than a woman's heart, when it is the abode of piety.'--LUTHER.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading But for once he was agreeably disappointed.
(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 Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
have
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But for once he was agreeably disappointed.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading 'WHO WILL COMFORT HIM?'
deferredverbUS /dɪˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “defer” — hold back to a later time
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading But for once he was agreeably disappointed.
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From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
dreadedadjectiveUS /ˈdredɪd/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading 'Earth has nothing more tender than a woman's heart, when it is the abode of piety.'--LUTHER.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
emotionaladjectiveUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənəl/
determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Earth has nothing more tender than a woman's heart, when it is the abode of piety.'--LUTHER.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading 'Earth has nothing more tender than a woman's heart, when it is the abode of piety.'--LUTHER.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'WHO WILL COMFORT HIM?'
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'Earth has nothing more tender than a woman's heart, when it is the abode of piety.'--LUTHER.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading 'Earth has nothing more tender than a woman's heart, when it is the abode of piety.'--LUTHER.
LUTHERnounUS /ˈluːθər/
German theologian who led the Reformation; believed that salvation is granted on the basis of faith rather than deeds (1483-1546)
From this reading 'Earth has nothing more tender than a woman's heart, when it is the abode of piety.'--LUTHER.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 'Earth has nothing more tender than a woman's heart, when it is the abode of piety.'--LUTHER.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading 'Earth has nothing more tender than a woman's heart, when it is the abode of piety.'--LUTHER.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'Earth has nothing more tender than a woman's heart, when it is the abode of piety.'--LUTHER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
on one occasion
From this reading But for once he was agreeably disappointed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
overwhelmingadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈwelmɪŋ/
so strong as to be irresistible
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
pietynounUS /ˈpaɪəti/
righteousness by virtue of being pious
From this reading 'Earth has nothing more tender than a woman's heart, when it is the abode of piety.'--LUTHER.
with low volume
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
suddennessnounUS /ˈsʌdənnəs/
the quality of happening with headlong haste or without warning
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading 'Earth has nothing more tender than a woman's heart, when it is the abode of piety.'--LUTHER.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading 'Earth has nothing more tender than a woman's heart, when it is the abode of piety.'--LUTHER.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'Earth has nothing more tender than a woman's heart, when it is the abode of piety.'--LUTHER.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But for once he was agreeably disappointed.
at the time that
From this reading 'Earth has nothing more tender than a woman's heart, when it is the abode of piety.'--LUTHER.
which person or people
From this reading 'WHO WILL COMFORT HIM?'
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Dr. Ross had deferred telling his wife for more than one reason: he dreaded the effect on her emotional nature, and, above all things, he hated a scene.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading 'WHO WILL COMFORT HIM?'
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading 'Earth has nothing more tender than a woman's heart, when it is the abode of piety.'--LUTHER.
womanlyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman
From this reading Mrs. Ross received the news more quietly than he expected; the very suddenness and force of the shock made her summon up all her womanly fortitude to bear such an overwhelming misfortune.
