used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
(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 thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
any thing at all
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During her father’s life two strong German girls had been employed in the house and Maude had been as tenderly and delicately reared as are the daughters of millionaires.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
a small house with a single story
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading During her father’s life two strong German girls had been employed in the house and Maude had been as tenderly and delicately reared as are the daughters of millionaires.
delicatelyadverbUS /ˈdeləkətli/
in a delicate manner
From this reading During her father’s life two strong German girls had been employed in the house and Maude had been as tenderly and delicately reared as are the daughters of millionaires.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During her father’s life two strong German girls had been employed in the house and Maude had been as tenderly and delicately reared as are the daughters of millionaires.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading During her father’s life two strong German girls had been employed in the house and Maude had been as tenderly and delicately reared as are the daughters of millionaires.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading During her father’s life two strong German girls had been employed in the house and Maude had been as tenderly and delicately reared as are the daughters of millionaires.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
a person of German nationality
From this reading During her father’s life two strong German girls had been employed in the house and Maude had been as tenderly and delicately reared as are the daughters of millionaires.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading During her father’s life two strong German girls had been employed in the house and Maude had been as tenderly and delicately reared as are the daughters of millionaires.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading During her father’s life two strong German girls had been employed in the house and Maude had been as tenderly and delicately reared as are the daughters of millionaires.
a social unit living together
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
how
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From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading During her father’s life two strong German girls had been employed in the house and Maude had been as tenderly and delicately reared as are the daughters of millionaires.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
Maude
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
millionairesnounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
plural of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading During her father’s life two strong German girls had been employed in the house and Maude had been as tenderly and delicately reared as are the daughters of millionaires.
used to form the superlative
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading During her father’s life two strong German girls had been employed in the house and Maude had been as tenderly and delicately reared as are the daughters of millionaires.
savingsnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋz/
a fund of money put by as a reserve
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading During her father’s life two strong German girls had been employed in the house and Maude had been as tenderly and delicately reared as are the daughters of millionaires.
carry out
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading During her father’s life two strong German girls had been employed in the house and Maude had been as tenderly and delicately reared as are the daughters of millionaires.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
unaccustomedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌstəmd/
unusual or unfamiliar
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As most of the furniture had been sold it did not take them long to settle, and then the question arose as to how they were to live.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
which person or people
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading “If there was anything I could do, I would do it so willingly,” Maude was constantly saying to herself, while busy with the household duties which now fell to her lot and to which she was unaccustomed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A thousand dollars was all they had in the world, and these Mrs. Graham placed in the savings bank against a time of greater need, hoping that, as her friends assured her, something would turn up.
a late time of life
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading It was a very plain but pretty little cottage of which Mrs. Graham took possession with her children, Maude and John, who was two years younger than his sister.
