Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The invitation was accepted, and the visit extended a day or two by urgent request.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia

From this reading Of course the time was not all spent on the one side of the street, and Mr. Dinsmore, who was not lacking in observation, soon perceived how matters were tending between Ada and the young clergyman.

a feeling of delighted approval and liking

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

(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 "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

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

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Of course the time was not all spent on the one side of the street, and Mr. Dinsmore, who was not lacking in observation, soon perceived how matters were tending between Ada and the young clergyman.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The invitation was accepted, and the visit extended a day or two by urgent request.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading Of course the time was not all spent on the one side of the street, and Mr. Dinsmore, who was not lacking in observation, soon perceived how matters were tending between Ada and the young clergyman.

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From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course the time was not all spent on the one side of the street, and Mr. Dinsmore, who was not lacking in observation, soon perceived how matters were tending between Ada and the young clergyman.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The invitation was accepted, and the visit extended a day or two by urgent request.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

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From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading The invitation was accepted, and the visit extended a day or two by urgent request.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

a long fixed look

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

beautiful carriage

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

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

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

in a hospitable manner

From this reading Wallace was hospitably inclined, and not a little proud of his young wife's housekeeping.

the work of cleaning and running a house

From this reading Wallace was hospitably inclined, and not a little proud of his young wife's housekeeping.

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From this reading Of course the time was not all spent on the one side of the street, and Mr. Dinsmore, who was not lacking in observation, soon perceived how matters were tending between Ada and the young clergyman.

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

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading Wallace was hospitably inclined, and not a little proud of his young wife's housekeeping.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading The invitation was accepted, and the visit extended a day or two by urgent request.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading Of course the time was not all spent on the one side of the street, and Mr. Dinsmore, who was not lacking in observation, soon perceived how matters were tending between Ada and the young clergyman.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Wallace was hospitably inclined, and not a little proud of his young wife's housekeeping.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

engage in

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Of course the time was not all spent on the one side of the street, and Mr. Dinsmore, who was not lacking in observation, soon perceived how matters were tending between Ada and the young clergyman.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

the next day

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading Of course the time was not all spent on the one side of the street, and Mr. Dinsmore, who was not lacking in observation, soon perceived how matters were tending between Ada and the young clergyman.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of course the time was not all spent on the one side of the street, and Mr. Dinsmore, who was not lacking in observation, soon perceived how matters were tending between Ada and the young clergyman.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The invitation was accepted, and the visit extended a day or two by urgent request.

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From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

English playwright (1929-1994)

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues

From this reading Of course the time was not all spent on the one side of the street, and Mr. Dinsmore, who was not lacking in observation, soon perceived how matters were tending between Ada and the young clergyman.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Wallace was hospitably inclined, and not a little proud of his young wife's housekeeping.

plural of “pulpit” — a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

express the need or desire for

From this reading The invitation was accepted, and the visit extended a day or two by urgent request.

plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

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

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Of course the time was not all spent on the one side of the street, and Mr. Dinsmore, who was not lacking in observation, soon perceived how matters were tending between Ada and the young clergyman.

in the near future

From this reading Of course the time was not all spent on the one side of the street, and Mr. Dinsmore, who was not lacking in observation, soon perceived how matters were tending between Ada and the young clergyman.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Of course the time was not all spent on the one side of the street, and Mr. Dinsmore, who was not lacking in observation, soon perceived how matters were tending between Ada and the young clergyman.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Of course the time was not all spent on the one side of the street, and Mr. Dinsmore, who was not lacking in observation, soon perceived how matters were tending between Ada and the young clergyman.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Of course the time was not all spent on the one side of the street, and Mr. Dinsmore, who was not lacking in observation, soon perceived how matters were tending between Ada and the young clergyman.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

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

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Of course the time was not all spent on the one side of the street, and Mr. Dinsmore, who was not lacking in observation, soon perceived how matters were tending between Ada and the young clergyman.

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

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The invitation was accepted, and the visit extended a day or two by urgent request.

compelling immediate action

From this reading The invitation was accepted, and the visit extended a day or two by urgent request.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The invitation was accepted, and the visit extended a day or two by urgent request.

Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

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

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

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

From this reading Of course the time was not all spent on the one side of the street, and Mr. Dinsmore, who was not lacking in observation, soon perceived how matters were tending between Ada and the young clergyman.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

which person or people

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Wallace was hospitably inclined, and not a little proud of his young wife's housekeeping.

English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)

From this reading "She was the pride Of her familiar sphere--the daily joy Of all who on her gracefulness might gaze, And in the light and music of her way Have a companion's portion."--Willis.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.

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

From this reading Wallace Ormsby was not behind his wife in admiration and liking for Frank Osborne; he enjoyed his sermons, too, and was desirous that Mr. Dinsmore should hear the young preacher, and make his acquaintance; therefore had persuaded him and Mr. Lord to an exchange of pulpits on the morrow, which was Sunday, and invited Frank to be his and Zillah's guest.