used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The letter—a very short one, but one which went directly to its purpose—was a manly declaration of the love of its writer.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The letter—a very short one, but one which went directly to its purpose—was a manly declaration of the love of its writer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
debarring
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From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading The letter—a very short one, but one which went directly to its purpose—was a manly declaration of the love of its writer.
without deviation
From this reading The letter—a very short one, but one which went directly to its purpose—was a manly declaration of the love of its writer.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
fulfilverbUS /fʊlˈfɪl/
put in effect
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
highest in quality
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
helpmeetnoun
a helpful partner
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The letter—a very short one, but one which went directly to its purpose—was a manly declaration of the love of its writer.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The letter—a very short one, but one which went directly to its purpose—was a manly declaration of the love of its writer.
Macdonald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading The letter—a very short one, but one which went directly to its purpose—was a manly declaration of the love of its writer.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
multitudesnounUS /ˈmʌltətjuːdz/
plural of “multitude” — a large indefinite number
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The letter—a very short one, but one which went directly to its purpose—was a manly declaration of the love of its writer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The letter—a very short one, but one which went directly to its purpose—was a manly declaration of the love of its writer.
and nothing more
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The letter—a very short one, but one which went directly to its purpose—was a manly declaration of the love of its writer.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
RevverbUS /rev/
increase the number of rotations per minute
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The letter—a very short one, but one which went directly to its purpose—was a manly declaration of the love of its writer.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
sympathiseverb
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
Thomasine
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From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
tiesnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The letter—a very short one, but one which went directly to its purpose—was a manly declaration of the love of its writer.
two times
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
except if; if not
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
precisely as stated
From this reading The letter—a very short one, but one which went directly to its purpose—was a manly declaration of the love of its writer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The letter—a very short one, but one which went directly to its purpose—was a manly declaration of the love of its writer.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The letter—a very short one, but one which went directly to its purpose—was a manly declaration of the love of its writer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
Whitwell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Thomasine Grace Whitwell locked herself in her room, and read twice over the letter which she had received from the Rev. Peter Macdonald.
which person or people
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading I am not of those who think that a clergyman can better fulfil his mission by debarring himself from the sweet domestic ties of home and wife and children.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He can, certainly, unless his wife be a real helpmeet; but if she be, surely he will be the better fitted to help and sympathise with the dwellers in the multitudes of homes which Christianity has made possible for the people.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The letter—a very short one, but one which went directly to its purpose—was a manly declaration of the love of its writer.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I have known you only a short time,” it said, “but I know you well enough to feel that the greatest joy I could have would be in the knowledge that you cared for me—a knowledge that would fill me with inspiration for my life and work.
