Chapter V · Chapter 5

conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Margaret's charities and courtesies were not limited to her kindred.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading 'Around my path,' she writes, 'how much humble love continually flows.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

plural of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)

From this reading Margaret's charities and courtesies were not limited to her kindred.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading She knew how to command and how to persuade, and her sympathy was perfect.

someone to whom private matters are confided

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading 'Around my path,' she writes, 'how much humble love continually flows.

the state of being suitable or opportune

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading Margaret's charities and courtesies were not limited to her kindred.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

trueness of course toward a goal

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

plural of “domestic” — a servant who is paid to perform menial tasks around the household

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

plural of “flow” — the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading 'Around my path,' she writes, 'how much humble love continually flows.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

make happy or satisfied

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Margaret's charities and courtesies were not limited to her kindred.

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From this reading She knew how to command and how to persuade, and her sympathy was perfect.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading 'Around my path,' she writes, 'how much humble love continually flows.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

similar in quality or character

From this reading Margaret's charities and courtesies were not limited to her kindred.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She knew how to command and how to persuade, and her sympathy was perfect.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

small in range or scope

From this reading Margaret's charities and courtesies were not limited to her kindred.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading 'Around my path,' she writes, 'how much humble love continually flows.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Margaret's charities and courtesies were not limited to her kindred.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading 'Around my path,' she writes, 'how much humble love continually flows.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading 'Around my path,' she writes, 'how much humble love continually flows.

not any; not one

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Margaret's charities and courtesies were not limited to her kindred.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

on one occasion

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

a course of conduct

From this reading 'Around my path,' she writes, 'how much humble love continually flows.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading She knew how to command and how to persuade, and her sympathy was perfect.

win approval or support for

From this reading She knew how to command and how to persuade, and her sympathy was perfect.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

give an incentive for action

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

acting or arriving or performed exactly at the time appointed

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading She knew how to command and how to persuade, and her sympathy was perfect.

plural of “taste” — the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Margaret's charities and courtesies were not limited to her kindred.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She knew how to command and how to persuade, and her sympathy was perfect.

plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Margaret's charities and courtesies were not limited to her kindred.

which person or people

From this reading They felt the power of her mind, her hardy directness, prompt judgment, decision and fertility of resource, and liked to aid one who knew so well her own wants.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.

From this reading She fell, at once, into agreeable relations with her domestics, became their confidant, teacher, and helper, studied their characters, consulted their convenience, warned them of their dangers or weaknesses, and rejoiced to gratify their worthy tastes; and, in return, no lady could receive, from servants, more punctual or hearty attendance.

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading 'Around my path,' she writes, 'how much humble love continually flows.