used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT THE WOMEN SAID A few days after this, the Ladies' Society met at the house of Miss Bethia Wax.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WHAT THE WOMEN SAID A few days after this, the Ladies' Society met at the house of Miss Bethia Wax.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Worritt said she for one would be loth to be found wanting in respect for one who had been, as it were, a mile-stone and a beacon-light in that village.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHAT THE WOMEN SAID A few days after this, the Ladies' Society met at the house of Miss Bethia Wax.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Worritt said she for one would be loth to be found wanting in respect for one who had been, as it were, a mile-stone and a beacon-light in that village.
beacon-light
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From this reading Mrs. Worritt said she for one would be loth to be found wanting in respect for one who had been, as it were, a mile-stone and a beacon-light in that village.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
Bethia
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From this reading WHAT THE WOMEN SAID A few days after this, the Ladies' Society met at the house of Miss Bethia Wax.
blindnessnounUS /ˈblaɪndnəs/
the state of being blind or lacking sight
From this reading Mrs. Weight, on the other hand, maintained that business was business, and that the heathen in their blindness needed flannel petticoats just as much as they did last week.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Mrs. Weight, on the other hand, maintained that business was business, and that the heathen in their blindness needed flannel petticoats just as much as they did last week.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Miss Wax herself, a lady with a strong sense of the proprieties, was in doubt as to which course would preserve them most strictly.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading WHAT THE WOMEN SAID A few days after this, the Ladies' Society met at the house of Miss Bethia Wax.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Weight, on the other hand, maintained that business was business, and that the heathen in their blindness needed flannel petticoats just as much as they did last week.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Miss Wax herself, a lady with a strong sense of the proprieties, was in doubt as to which course would preserve them most strictly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading WHAT THE WOMEN SAID A few days after this, the Ladies' Society met at the house of Miss Bethia Wax.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
flannelnounUS /ˈflænəl/
a soft light woolen fabric; used for clothing
From this reading Mrs. Weight, on the other hand, maintained that business was business, and that the heathen in their blindness needed flannel petticoats just as much as they did last week.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Worritt said she for one would be loth to be found wanting in respect for one who had been, as it were, a mile-stone and a beacon-light in that village.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
set up or found
From this reading Mrs. Worritt said she for one would be loth to be found wanting in respect for one who had been, as it were, a mile-stone and a beacon-light in that village.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Mrs. Weight, on the other hand, maintained that business was business, and that the heathen in their blindness needed flannel petticoats just as much as they did last week.
heathennounUS /ˈhiːðən/
a person who does not acknowledge your god
From this reading Mrs. Weight, on the other hand, maintained that business was business, and that the heathen in their blindness needed flannel petticoats just as much as they did last week.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Miss Wax herself, a lady with a strong sense of the proprieties, was in doubt as to which course would preserve them most strictly.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading WHAT THE WOMEN SAID A few days after this, the Ladies' Society met at the house of Miss Bethia Wax.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Worritt said she for one would be loth to be found wanting in respect for one who had been, as it were, a mile-stone and a beacon-light in that village.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
and nothing more
From this reading Mrs. Weight, on the other hand, maintained that business was business, and that the heathen in their blindness needed flannel petticoats just as much as they did last week.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading WHAT THE WOMEN SAID A few days after this, the Ladies' Society met at the house of Miss Bethia Wax.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Miss Wax herself, a lady with a strong sense of the proprieties, was in doubt as to which course would preserve them most strictly.
immediately past
From this reading Mrs. Weight, on the other hand, maintained that business was business, and that the heathen in their blindness needed flannel petticoats just as much as they did last week.
lothadjectiveUS /lɑːθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Mrs. Worritt said she for one would be loth to be found wanting in respect for one who had been, as it were, a mile-stone and a beacon-light in that village.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Mrs. Weight, on the other hand, maintained that business was business, and that the heathen in their blindness needed flannel petticoats just as much as they did last week.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading WHAT THE WOMEN SAID A few days after this, the Ladies' Society met at the house of Miss Bethia Wax.
mile-stone
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Worritt said she for one would be loth to be found wanting in respect for one who had been, as it were, a mile-stone and a beacon-light in that village.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading WHAT THE WOMEN SAID A few days after this, the Ladies' Society met at the house of Miss Bethia Wax.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Miss Wax herself, a lady with a strong sense of the proprieties, was in doubt as to which course would preserve them most strictly.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Worritt said she for one would be loth to be found wanting in respect for one who had been, as it were, a mile-stone and a beacon-light in that village.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Mrs. Weight, on the other hand, maintained that business was business, and that the heathen in their blindness needed flannel petticoats just as much as they did last week.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT THE WOMEN SAID A few days after this, the Ladies' Society met at the house of Miss Bethia Wax.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Weight, on the other hand, maintained that business was business, and that the heathen in their blindness needed flannel petticoats just as much as they did last week.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Worritt said she for one would be loth to be found wanting in respect for one who had been, as it were, a mile-stone and a beacon-light in that village.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mrs. Weight, on the other hand, maintained that business was business, and that the heathen in their blindness needed flannel petticoats just as much as they did last week.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
petticoatsnounUS /ˈpetikoʊts/
plural of “petticoat” — undergarment worn under a skirt
From this reading Mrs. Weight, on the other hand, maintained that business was business, and that the heathen in their blindness needed flannel petticoats just as much as they did last week.
preserveverbUS /prəˈzɜːrv/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Miss Wax herself, a lady with a strong sense of the proprieties, was in doubt as to which course would preserve them most strictly.
proprieties
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From this reading Miss Wax herself, a lady with a strong sense of the proprieties, was in doubt as to which course would preserve them most strictly.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Mrs. Worritt said she for one would be loth to be found wanting in respect for one who had been, as it were, a mile-stone and a beacon-light in that village.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading WHAT THE WOMEN SAID A few days after this, the Ladies' Society met at the house of Miss Bethia Wax.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Miss Wax herself, a lady with a strong sense of the proprieties, was in doubt as to which course would preserve them most strictly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Worritt said she for one would be loth to be found wanting in respect for one who had been, as it were, a mile-stone and a beacon-light in that village.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading WHAT THE WOMEN SAID A few days after this, the Ladies' Society met at the house of Miss Bethia Wax.
in the near future
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Miss Wax herself, a lady with a strong sense of the proprieties, was in doubt as to which course would preserve them most strictly.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Miss Wax herself, a lady with a strong sense of the proprieties, was in doubt as to which course would preserve them most strictly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Worritt said she for one would be loth to be found wanting in respect for one who had been, as it were, a mile-stone and a beacon-light in that village.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT THE WOMEN SAID A few days after this, the Ladies' Society met at the house of Miss Bethia Wax.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Weight, on the other hand, maintained that business was business, and that the heathen in their blindness needed flannel petticoats just as much as they did last week.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Miss Wax herself, a lady with a strong sense of the proprieties, was in doubt as to which course would preserve them most strictly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Weight, on the other hand, maintained that business was business, and that the heathen in their blindness needed flannel petticoats just as much as they did last week.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WHAT THE WOMEN SAID A few days after this, the Ladies' Society met at the house of Miss Bethia Wax.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Mrs. Worritt said she for one would be loth to be found wanting in respect for one who had been, as it were, a mile-stone and a beacon-light in that village.
nonexistent
From this reading Mrs. Worritt said she for one would be loth to be found wanting in respect for one who had been, as it were, a mile-stone and a beacon-light in that village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Weight, on the other hand, maintained that business was business, and that the heathen in their blindness needed flannel petticoats just as much as they did last week.
WaxverbUS /wæks/
cover with wax
From this reading WHAT THE WOMEN SAID A few days after this, the Ladies' Society met at the house of Miss Bethia Wax.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Mrs. Weight, on the other hand, maintained that business was business, and that the heathen in their blindness needed flannel petticoats just as much as they did last week.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading Mrs. Weight, on the other hand, maintained that business was business, and that the heathen in their blindness needed flannel petticoats just as much as they did last week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT THE WOMEN SAID A few days after this, the Ladies' Society met at the house of Miss Bethia Wax.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Miss Wax herself, a lady with a strong sense of the proprieties, was in doubt as to which course would preserve them most strictly.
which person or people
From this reading Mrs. Worritt said she for one would be loth to be found wanting in respect for one who had been, as it were, a mile-stone and a beacon-light in that village.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Wax herself, a lady with a strong sense of the proprieties, was in doubt as to which course would preserve them most strictly.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There had been much discussion among the members of the Society as to whether it were fitting to hold a meeting so soon after the death of the foremost woman of the parish.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading WHAT THE WOMEN SAID A few days after this, the Ladies' Society met at the house of Miss Bethia Wax.
Worritt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. Worritt said she for one would be loth to be found wanting in respect for one who had been, as it were, a mile-stone and a beacon-light in that village.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Mrs. Worritt said she for one would be loth to be found wanting in respect for one who had been, as it were, a mile-stone and a beacon-light in that village.
