used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But don't you think it a duty to try to please your husband and make his home attractive?"
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
in addition
From this reading "I know my mother considers it hers and her great pleasure also."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mildred asked modestly.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading "But don't you think it a duty to try to please your husband and make his home attractive?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
considersverbUS /kənˈsɪdərz/
third-person singular of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading "I know my mother considers it hers and her great pleasure also."
dictatesnounUS /dɪkˈteɪts/
plural of “dictate” — an authoritative rule
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
don't
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From this reading "But don't you think it a duty to try to please your husband and make his home attractive?"
without doubt; certainly
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "But don't you think it a duty to try to please your husband and make his home attractive?"
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I know my mother considers it hers and her great pleasure also."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I know my mother considers it hers and her great pleasure also."
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading "I know my mother considers it hers and her great pleasure also."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "But don't you think it a duty to try to please your husband and make his home attractive?"
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "But don't you think it a duty to try to please your husband and make his home attractive?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But don't you think it a duty to try to please your husband and make his home attractive?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know my mother considers it hers and her great pleasure also."
Landreth
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From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
loftilyadverb
in a lofty manner
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
engage in
From this reading "But don't you think it a duty to try to please your husband and make his home attractive?"
Mildred
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From this reading Mildred asked modestly.
modestlyadverbUS /ˈmɑːdəstli/
with modesty; in a modest manner
From this reading Mildred asked modestly.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I know my mother considers it hers and her great pleasure also."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
many times at short intervals
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "But don't you think it a duty to try to please your husband and make his home attractive?"
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "I know my mother considers it hers and her great pleasure also."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "But don't you think it a duty to try to please your husband and make his home attractive?"
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "But don't you think it a duty to try to please your husband and make his home attractive?"
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
(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 "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Mr. Landreth holds different views and would like house and wife to look as well as those of his neighbors, as he often says; but I must act according to the dictates of my conscience."
a late time of life
From this reading "Quite natural then that you should; but doubtless I am an older woman than she; and years should teach wisdom," rejoined Mrs. Landreth, somewhat loftily.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But don't you think it a duty to try to please your husband and make his home attractive?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But don't you think it a duty to try to please your husband and make his home attractive?"
