used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Preach as I please, I doubt our curious men Will choose a pheasant still before a hen."
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
equally
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Preach as I please, I doubt our curious men Will choose a pheasant still before a hen."
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Preach as I please, I doubt our curious men Will choose a pheasant still before a hen."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
bienseances
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From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading "Preach as I please, I doubt our curious men Will choose a pheasant still before a hen."
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Preach as I please, I doubt our curious men Will choose a pheasant still before a hen."
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "Preach as I please, I doubt our curious men Will choose a pheasant still before a hen."
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
divisible by two
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
at any time
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
Grizzy
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From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
hennounUS /hen/
adult female chicken
From this reading "Preach as I please, I doubt our curious men Will choose a pheasant still before a hen."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
HORACEnounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading HORACE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Preach as I please, I doubt our curious men Will choose a pheasant still before a hen."
immolationnounUS /ˈɪməleɪʃən/
killing or offering as a sacrifice
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
irksomeadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrksəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
conformity or harmony
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Preach as I please, I doubt our curious men Will choose a pheasant still before a hen."
and nothing more
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
not any; not one
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
not one, and not any
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Preach as I please, I doubt our curious men Will choose a pheasant still before a hen."
pheasantnounUS /ˈfezənt/
large long-tailed gallinaceous bird native to the Old World but introduced elsewhere
From this reading "Preach as I please, I doubt our curious men Will choose a pheasant still before a hen."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Preach as I please, I doubt our curious men Will choose a pheasant still before a hen."
PreachverbUS /priːtʃ/
deliver a sermon
From this reading "Preach as I please, I doubt our curious men Will choose a pheasant still before a hen."
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Preach as I please, I doubt our curious men Will choose a pheasant still before a hen."
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
unattainableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈteɪnəbəl/
impossible to achieve
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
unremittingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnrɪˈmɪtɪŋ/
uninterrupted in time and indefinitely long continuing
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
precisely as stated
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
wanounUS /wɑː/
a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading To a mind of any reflection no situation can ever be very irksome in which we can enjoy the privileges of sitting still and keeping silent--but as the companion of Miss Grizzy, quiet and reflection were alike unattainable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading AMONGST the various occupations to which Mary devoted herself, there was none which merits to be recorded as a greater act of immolation than her unremitting attentions to Aunt Grizzy.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It wa not merely the sacrifice of time and talents that was required for carrying on this intercourse; these, it is to be hoped, even the most selfish can occasionally sacrifice to the _bienseances_ of society; but it was, as it were, a total surrender of her whole being.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Preach as I please, I doubt our curious men Will choose a pheasant still before a hen."
