used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
anew
From this reading IT was not appointed that Agnes should see her husband again.
Agnes
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From this reading IT was not appointed that Agnes should see her husband again.
in addition
From this reading She read this part of the letter to Letty, and also a paragraph relating to the disposition of her clothes and trinkets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the days passed on, and nothing was heard from Joseph, she grew very anxious.
eagerly desirous
From this reading As the days passed on, and nothing was heard from Joseph, she grew very anxious.
subject to appointment
From this reading IT was not appointed that Agnes should see her husband again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the days passed on, and nothing was heard from Joseph, she grew very anxious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading PEACE AT LAST.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
clothing in general
From this reading She read this part of the letter to Letty, and also a paragraph relating to the disposition of her clothes and trinkets.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
permission to do something
From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading As the days passed on, and nothing was heard from Joseph, she grew very anxious.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading She read this part of the letter to Letty, and also a paragraph relating to the disposition of her clothes and trinkets.
entreated
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From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the days passed on, and nothing was heard from Joseph, she grew very anxious.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading As the days passed on, and nothing was heard from Joseph, she grew very anxious.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading As the days passed on, and nothing was heard from Joseph, she grew very anxious.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading IT was not appointed that Agnes should see her husband again.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading IT was not appointed that Agnes should see her husband again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was not appointed that Agnes should see her husband again.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading As the days passed on, and nothing was heard from Joseph, she grew very anxious.
immediately past
From this reading PEACE AT LAST.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
Letty
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From this reading She read this part of the letter to Letty, and also a paragraph relating to the disposition of her clothes and trinkets.
Madge
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From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IT was not appointed that Agnes should see her husband again.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As the days passed on, and nothing was heard from Joseph, she grew very anxious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She read this part of the letter to Letty, and also a paragraph relating to the disposition of her clothes and trinkets.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the days passed on, and nothing was heard from Joseph, she grew very anxious.
paragraphnounUS /ˈpærəɡræf/
one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading She read this part of the letter to Letty, and also a paragraph relating to the disposition of her clothes and trinkets.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She read this part of the letter to Letty, and also a paragraph relating to the disposition of her clothes and trinkets.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading As the days passed on, and nothing was heard from Joseph, she grew very anxious.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading PEACE AT LAST.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She read this part of the letter to Letty, and also a paragraph relating to the disposition of her clothes and trinkets.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading She read this part of the letter to Letty, and also a paragraph relating to the disposition of her clothes and trinkets.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading IT was not appointed that Agnes should see her husband again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the days passed on, and nothing was heard from Joseph, she grew very anxious.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading IT was not appointed that Agnes should see her husband again.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was not appointed that Agnes should see her husband again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the days passed on, and nothing was heard from Joseph, she grew very anxious.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She read this part of the letter to Letty, and also a paragraph relating to the disposition of her clothes and trinkets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
trinketsnounUS /ˈtrɪŋkəts/
plural of “trinket” — cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
From this reading She read this part of the letter to Letty, and also a paragraph relating to the disposition of her clothes and trinkets.
precisely as stated
From this reading As the days passed on, and nothing was heard from Joseph, she grew very anxious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was not appointed that Agnes should see her husband again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
the act of creating written works
From this reading She busied herself, as she was able, in writing a letter to her husband, in which she stated her wishes concerning Madge, and entreated him to consent that the child should be given to her cousins.
