used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and tones in the housekeeper.
abidingadjectiveUS /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and tones in the housekeeper.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
administrationnounUS /ædˌmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
(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 A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and tones in the housekeeper.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
carriesnounUS /ˈkæriz/
plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and tones in the housekeeper.
cheeringnounUS /ˈtʃɪrɪŋ/
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
equableadjectiveUS /ˈekwəbəl/
not varying
From this reading There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and tones in the housekeeper.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
a social unit living together
From this reading There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and tones in the housekeeper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
forbearingadjective
showing patient and unruffled self-control and restraint under adversity; slow to retaliate or express resentment
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE PRESERVATION OF GOOD TEMPER IN THE HOUSEKEEPER.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and tones in the housekeeper.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and tones in the housekeeper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
HOUSEKEEPERnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading THE PRESERVATION OF GOOD TEMPER IN THE HOUSEKEEPER.
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
impartingnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the transmission of information
From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
impartsverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrts/
third-person singular of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRESERVATION OF GOOD TEMPER IN THE HOUSEKEEPER.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and tones in the housekeeper.
invigoratingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ/
imparting strength and vitality
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and tones in the housekeeper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and tones in the housekeeper.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and tones in the housekeeper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRESERVATION OF GOOD TEMPER IN THE HOUSEKEEPER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and tones in the housekeeper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
PRESERVATIONnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading THE PRESERVATION OF GOOD TEMPER IN THE HOUSEKEEPER.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
rendersnounUS /ˈrendərz/
plural of “render” — a substance similar to stucco but exclusively applied to masonry walls
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
precisely, exactly
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
only a very short time before
From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
in the near future
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
sustainedadjectiveUS /səˈsteɪnd/
maintained at length without interruption or weakening
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
sustainingverbUS /səˈsteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
sympathizingverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading THE PRESERVATION OF GOOD TEMPER IN THE HOUSEKEEPER.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and tones in the housekeeper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRESERVATION OF GOOD TEMPER IN THE HOUSEKEEPER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and tones in the housekeeper.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
up to a particular time
From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and tones in the housekeeper.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
vivifying
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From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
in or at the place that
From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There is nothing which has a more abiding influence on the happiness of a family than the preservation of equable and cheerful temper and tones in the housekeeper.
which person or people
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Every one, without thinking of it, or knowing why it was so, experienced a peaceful and invigorating influence as soon as he entered the sphere illumined by her smile and sustained by her cheering kindness and sympathy.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A woman who is habitually gentle, sympathizing, forbearing, and cheerful, carries an atmosphere about her which imparts a soothing and sustaining influence, and renders it easier for all to do right, under her administration, than in any other situation.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The writer has known families where the mother’s presence seemed the sunshine of the circle around her—imparting a cheering and vivifying power, scarcely realized till it was withdrawn.
