used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a delight to receive the friendly greetings of such as had known and honored her father.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She gathered also the pleasure of seeing and talking with people whose manners and speech were of finer grain and tone than those about 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 For all her troubles, however, Mary had her pleasures, even in the shop.
in addition
From this reading She gathered also the pleasure of seeing and talking with people whose manners and speech were of finer grain and tone than those about her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a delight to receive the friendly greetings of such as had known and honored her father.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a delight to receive the friendly greetings of such as had known and honored her father.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading It was a delight to receive the friendly greetings of such as had known and honored her father.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
let fall to the ground
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
divisible by two
From this reading For all her troubles, however, Mary had her pleasures, even in the shop.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was a delight to receive the friendly greetings of such as had known and honored her father.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
fineradjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnər/
(comparative of “fine”) greater in quality or excellence
From this reading She gathered also the pleasure of seeing and talking with people whose manners and speech were of finer grain and tone than those about her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For all her troubles, however, Mary had her pleasures, even in the shop.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading It was a delight to receive the friendly greetings of such as had known and honored her father.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
brought together in one place
From this reading She gathered also the pleasure of seeing and talking with people whose manners and speech were of finer grain and tone than those about her.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
grainnounUS /ɡreɪn/
a relatively small granular particle of a substance
From this reading She gathered also the pleasure of seeing and talking with people whose manners and speech were of finer grain and tone than those about her.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading It was a delight to receive the friendly greetings of such as had known and honored her father.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For all her troubles, however, Mary had her pleasures, even in the shop.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For all her troubles, however, Mary had her pleasures, even in the shop.
honoredadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərd/
having an illustrious reputation; respected
From this reading It was a delight to receive the friendly greetings of such as had known and honored her father.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading For all her troubles, however, Mary had her pleasures, even in the shop.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For all her troubles, however, Mary had her pleasures, even in the shop.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a delight to receive the friendly greetings of such as had known and honored her father.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was a delight to receive the friendly greetings of such as had known and honored her father.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
social deportment
From this reading She gathered also the pleasure of seeing and talking with people whose manners and speech were of finer grain and tone than those about her.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading For all her troubles, however, Mary had her pleasures, even in the shop.
not any; not one
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a delight to receive the friendly greetings of such as had known and honored her father.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She gathered also the pleasure of seeing and talking with people whose manners and speech were of finer grain and tone than those about her.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
pleasuresnounUS /ˈpleʒərz/
plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading For all her troubles, however, Mary had her pleasures, even in the shop.
free of extraneous elements of any kind
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
reapingverbUS /ˈriːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading It was a delight to receive the friendly greetings of such as had known and honored her father.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading She gathered also the pleasure of seeing and talking with people whose manners and speech were of finer grain and tone than those about her.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
do one's shopping
From this reading For all her troubles, however, Mary had her pleasures, even in the shop.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading She gathered also the pleasure of seeing and talking with people whose manners and speech were of finer grain and tone than those about her.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was a delight to receive the friendly greetings of such as had known and honored her father.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading She gathered also the pleasure of seeing and talking with people whose manners and speech were of finer grain and tone than those about her.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She gathered also the pleasure of seeing and talking with people whose manners and speech were of finer grain and tone than those about her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WEDDING-DRESS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She gathered also the pleasure of seeing and talking with people whose manners and speech were of finer grain and tone than those about her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a delight to receive the friendly greetings of such as had known and honored her father.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading She gathered also the pleasure of seeing and talking with people whose manners and speech were of finer grain and tone than those about her.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading For all her troubles, however, Mary had her pleasures, even in the shop.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a delight to receive the friendly greetings of such as had known and honored her father.
WEDDING-DRESS
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From this reading THE WEDDING-DRESS.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She gathered also the pleasure of seeing and talking with people whose manners and speech were of finer grain and tone than those about her.
belonging to which person
From this reading She gathered also the pleasure of seeing and talking with people whose manners and speech were of finer grain and tone than those about her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She gathered also the pleasure of seeing and talking with people whose manners and speech were of finer grain and tone than those about her.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had the pleasure, as real as it was simple, of pure service, reaping the fruit of the earth in the joy of the work that was given her to do; there is no true work that does not carry its reward though there are few that do not drop it and lose it.
