used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He laid aside his newspaper as she entered, and, kindly taking her hand, inquired after her own health and that of her friends.
(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 "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
react verbally
From this reading "You have asked me a very plain question," was the deacon's reply, "and one which I can easily answer.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He laid aside his newspaper as she entered, and, kindly taking her hand, inquired after her own health and that of her friends.
on or to one side
From this reading He laid aside his newspaper as she entered, and, kindly taking her hand, inquired after her own health and that of her friends.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You have asked me a very plain question," was the deacon's reply, "and one which I can easily answer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You have asked me a very plain question," was the deacon's reply, "and one which I can easily answer.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
deaconnounUS /ˈdiːkən/
a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
deacon's
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From this reading "You have asked me a very plain question," was the deacon's reply, "and one which I can easily answer.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "You have asked me a very plain question," was the deacon's reply, "and one which I can easily answer.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He laid aside his newspaper as she entered, and, kindly taking her hand, inquired after her own health and that of her friends.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
farm-house
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From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
fatherlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːðərləs/
having no living father
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He laid aside his newspaper as she entered, and, kindly taking her hand, inquired after her own health and that of her friends.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He laid aside his newspaper as she entered, and, kindly taking her hand, inquired after her own health and that of her friends.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He laid aside his newspaper as she entered, and, kindly taking her hand, inquired after her own health and that of her friends.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading He laid aside his newspaper as she entered, and, kindly taking her hand, inquired after her own health and that of her friends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He laid aside his newspaper as she entered, and, kindly taking her hand, inquired after her own health and that of her friends.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He laid aside his newspaper as she entered, and, kindly taking her hand, inquired after her own health and that of her friends.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
how
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From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading He laid aside his newspaper as she entered, and, kindly taking her hand, inquired after her own health and that of her friends.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading He laid aside his newspaper as she entered, and, kindly taking her hand, inquired after her own health and that of her friends.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
set down according to a plan
From this reading He laid aside his newspaper as she entered, and, kindly taking her hand, inquired after her own health and that of her friends.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You have asked me a very plain question," was the deacon's reply, "and one which I can easily answer.
mortgagedadjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrɡɪdʒd/
burdened with legal or financial obligations
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading He laid aside his newspaper as she entered, and, kindly taking her hand, inquired after her own health and that of her friends.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You have asked me a very plain question," was the deacon's reply, "and one which I can easily answer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He laid aside his newspaper as she entered, and, kindly taking her hand, inquired after her own health and that of her friends.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "You have asked me a very plain question," was the deacon's reply, "and one which I can easily answer.
a full supply
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "You have asked me a very plain question," was the deacon's reply, "and one which I can easily answer.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "You have asked me a very plain question," was the deacon's reply, "and one which I can easily answer.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
a general conscious awareness
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
sometimeadverbUS /ˈsʌmtaɪm/
at some indefinite or unstated time
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
not in physical motion
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading He laid aside his newspaper as she entered, and, kindly taking her hand, inquired after her own health and that of her friends.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He laid aside his newspaper as she entered, and, kindly taking her hand, inquired after her own health and that of her friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
a special situation
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
precisely as stated
From this reading "You have asked me a very plain question," was the deacon's reply, "and one which I can easily answer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
at the time that
From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When she arrived at the spacious farm-house, which was the residence of the deacon, she was rejoiced to find him at home and alone.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading You see that I have here a house, large enough and good enough for the president himself, and plenty of every thing in it and around it; and how in the name of common sense and charity, and religion, could I turn a widow and fatherless children out of their house and home!
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And now, deacon," said she, when she had answered all his questions, "I wish to know whether you intend to turn us all out of doors, as you have a perfect right to do--or suffer us still to remain, with a slight hope that we may sometime pay you the debt for which our farm is mortgaged."
