used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "A tangled skein!" he said aloud, shaking his head; "a tangled skein!" and then he stopped abruptly, looked about him, and began to retrace his steps hurriedly.
quickly and without warning
From this reading "A tangled skein!" he said aloud, shaking his head; "a tangled skein!" and then he stopped abruptly, looked about him, and began to retrace his steps hurriedly.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The little minister entered Miss Penny Pardon's shop with an air of nervous apology, and an inward shiver.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading "A tangled skein!" he said aloud, shaking his head; "a tangled skein!" and then he stopped abruptly, looked about him, and began to retrace his steps hurriedly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading The little minister entered Miss Penny Pardon's shop with an air of nervous apology, and an inward shiver.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "A tangled skein!" he said aloud, shaking his head; "a tangled skein!" and then he stopped abruptly, looked about him, and began to retrace his steps hurriedly.
BlissnounUS /blɪs/
a state of extreme happiness
From this reading IN MISS PENNY'S SHOP The Reverend John Bliss walked homeward, revolving many things.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The little minister entered Miss Penny Pardon's shop with an air of nervous apology, and an inward shiver.
EpistlenounUS /ɪˈpɪsəl/
a specially long, formal letter
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading He had forgotten the pink worsted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had forgotten the pink worsted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "A tangled skein!" he said aloud, shaking his head; "a tangled skein!" and then he stopped abruptly, looked about him, and began to retrace his steps hurriedly.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "A tangled skein!" he said aloud, shaking his head; "a tangled skein!" and then he stopped abruptly, looked about him, and began to retrace his steps hurriedly.
HebrewsnounUS /ˈhiːbruːz/
the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19)
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
homewardadverbUS /ˈhoʊmwərd/
toward home
From this reading IN MISS PENNY'S SHOP The Reverend John Bliss walked homeward, revolving many things.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "A tangled skein!" he said aloud, shaking his head; "a tangled skein!" and then he stopped abruptly, looked about him, and began to retrace his steps hurriedly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN MISS PENNY'S SHOP The Reverend John Bliss walked homeward, revolving many things.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
inwardadjectiveUS /ˈɪnwərd/
relating to or existing in the mind or thoughts
From this reading The little minister entered Miss Penny Pardon's shop with an air of nervous apology, and an inward shiver.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading IN MISS PENNY'S SHOP The Reverend John Bliss walked homeward, revolving many things.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little minister entered Miss Penny Pardon's shop with an air of nervous apology, and an inward shiver.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "A tangled skein!" he said aloud, shaking his head; "a tangled skein!" and then he stopped abruptly, looked about him, and began to retrace his steps hurriedly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading IN MISS PENNY'S SHOP The Reverend John Bliss walked homeward, revolving many things.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The little minister entered Miss Penny Pardon's shop with an air of nervous apology, and an inward shiver.
MinnesotanounUS /ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə/
a midwestern state
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading IN MISS PENNY'S SHOP The Reverend John Bliss walked homeward, revolving many things.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
easily agitated
From this reading The little minister entered Miss Penny Pardon's shop with an air of nervous apology, and an inward shiver.
networknounUS /ˈnetwɜːrk/
an interconnected system of things or people
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
Pardon's
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From this reading The little minister entered Miss Penny Pardon's shop with an air of nervous apology, and an inward shiver.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading The little minister entered Miss Penny Pardon's shop with an air of nervous apology, and an inward shiver.
PENNY'SnounUS /ˈpeniz/
possessive form of “penny” — a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading IN MISS PENNY'S SHOP The Reverend John Bliss walked homeward, revolving many things.
a light shade of red
From this reading He had forgotten the pink worsted.
prayer-meetings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
retraceverbUS /riˈtreɪs/
to go back over again
From this reading "A tangled skein!" he said aloud, shaking his head; "a tangled skein!" and then he stopped abruptly, looked about him, and began to retrace his steps hurriedly.
ReverendnounUS /ˈrevərənd/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading IN MISS PENNY'S SHOP The Reverend John Bliss walked homeward, revolving many things.
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading IN MISS PENNY'S SHOP The Reverend John Bliss walked homeward, revolving many things.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "A tangled skein!" he said aloud, shaking his head; "a tangled skein!" and then he stopped abruptly, looked about him, and began to retrace his steps hurriedly.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
Seth'snounUS /seθs/
possessive form of “seth” — (Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "A tangled skein!" he said aloud, shaking his head; "a tangled skein!" and then he stopped abruptly, looked about him, and began to retrace his steps hurriedly.
shiververbUS /ˈʃɪvər/
tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading The little minister entered Miss Penny Pardon's shop with an air of nervous apology, and an inward shiver.
do one's shopping
From this reading IN MISS PENNY'S SHOP The Reverend John Bliss walked homeward, revolving many things.
skeinnounUS /skeɪn/
coils of worsted yarn
From this reading "A tangled skein!" he said aloud, shaking his head; "a tangled skein!" and then he stopped abruptly, looked about him, and began to retrace his steps hurriedly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "A tangled skein!" he said aloud, shaking his head; "a tangled skein!" and then he stopped abruptly, looked about him, and began to retrace his steps hurriedly.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading "A tangled skein!" he said aloud, shaking his head; "a tangled skein!" and then he stopped abruptly, looked about him, and began to retrace his steps hurriedly.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
From this reading "A tangled skein!" he said aloud, shaking his head; "a tangled skein!" and then he stopped abruptly, looked about him, and began to retrace his steps hurriedly.
textnounUS /tekst/
the words of something written
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN MISS PENNY'S SHOP The Reverend John Bliss walked homeward, revolving many things.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "A tangled skein!" he said aloud, shaking his head; "a tangled skein!" and then he stopped abruptly, looked about him, and began to retrace his steps hurriedly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading IN MISS PENNY'S SHOP The Reverend John Bliss walked homeward, revolving many things.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
Tree's
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From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
vexedadjectiveUS /vekst/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading IN MISS PENNY'S SHOP The Reverend John Bliss walked homeward, revolving many things.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
whithersoever
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The little minister entered Miss Penny Pardon's shop with an air of nervous apology, and an inward shiver.
worstednounUS /ˈwɜːrstɪd/
a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"
From this reading He had forgotten the pink worsted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Seth's stories, the vexed question of prayer-meetings, the Second Epistle to the Hebrews, from which his text was taken, Mrs. Tree's will, and the New England character (Mr. Bliss was a Minnesota man) made an intricate network of thought which so absorbed his mind that his feet carried him whithersoever they would.
