used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
(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 One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Elithe’s wardrobe was naturally the first consideration and here Mrs. Hansford felt the bitterness of the poverty which precluded much of an expenditure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
any thing at all
From this reading Anything she had herself would be sacrificed gladly that Elithe might make a respectable appearance with her relative and friends.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Anything she had herself would be sacrificed gladly that Elithe might make a respectable appearance with her relative and friends.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
have
From this reading “It is for her good and I’ll bear it,” she said to herself, and, putting on a brave and cheerful front, she entered heartily into the necessary preparations for the journey.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading Elithe’s wardrobe was naturally the first consideration and here Mrs. Hansford felt the bitterness of the poverty which precluded much of an expenditure.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading “It is for her good and I’ll bear it,” she said to herself, and, putting on a brave and cheerful front, she entered heartily into the necessary preparations for the journey.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading “It is for her good and I’ll bear it,” she said to herself, and, putting on a brave and cheerful front, she entered heartily into the necessary preparations for the journey.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Elithe’s wardrobe was naturally the first consideration and here Mrs. Hansford felt the bitterness of the poverty which precluded much of an expenditure.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
Elithe
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From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
Elithe's
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From this reading Elithe’s wardrobe was naturally the first consideration and here Mrs. Hansford felt the bitterness of the poverty which precluded much of an expenditure.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading “It is for her good and I’ll bear it,” she said to herself, and, putting on a brave and cheerful front, she entered heartily into the necessary preparations for the journey.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading Elithe’s wardrobe was naturally the first consideration and here Mrs. Hansford felt the bitterness of the poverty which precluded much of an expenditure.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Elithe’s wardrobe was naturally the first consideration and here Mrs. Hansford felt the bitterness of the poverty which precluded much of an expenditure.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Elithe’s wardrobe was naturally the first consideration and here Mrs. Hansford felt the bitterness of the poverty which precluded much of an expenditure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “It is for her good and I’ll bear it,” she said to herself, and, putting on a brave and cheerful front, she entered heartily into the necessary preparations for the journey.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Anything she had herself would be sacrificed gladly that Elithe might make a respectable appearance with her relative and friends.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading “It is for her good and I’ll bear it,” she said to herself, and, putting on a brave and cheerful front, she entered heartily into the necessary preparations for the journey.
a young female
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Anything she had herself would be sacrificed gladly that Elithe might make a respectable appearance with her relative and friends.
the act of departing
From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
destroyed or killed
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “It is for her good and I’ll bear it,” she said to herself, and, putting on a brave and cheerful front, she entered heartily into the necessary preparations for the journey.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
Hansford
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From this reading Elithe’s wardrobe was naturally the first consideration and here Mrs. Hansford felt the bitterness of the poverty which precluded much of an expenditure.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading “It is for her good and I’ll bear it,” she said to herself, and, putting on a brave and cheerful front, she entered heartily into the necessary preparations for the journey.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Elithe’s wardrobe was naturally the first consideration and here Mrs. Hansford felt the bitterness of the poverty which precluded much of an expenditure.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is for her good and I’ll bear it,” she said to herself, and, putting on a brave and cheerful front, she entered heartily into the necessary preparations for the journey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “It is for her good and I’ll bear it,” she said to herself, and, putting on a brave and cheerful front, she entered heartily into the necessary preparations for the journey.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is for her good and I’ll bear it,” she said to herself, and, putting on a brave and cheerful front, she entered heartily into the necessary preparations for the journey.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading “It is for her good and I’ll bear it,” she said to herself, and, putting on a brave and cheerful front, she entered heartily into the necessary preparations for the journey.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
engage in
From this reading Anything she had herself would be sacrificed gladly that Elithe might make a respectable appearance with her relative and friends.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Anything she had herself would be sacrificed gladly that Elithe might make a respectable appearance with her relative and friends.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
ministered
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From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Elithe’s wardrobe was naturally the first consideration and here Mrs. Hansford felt the bitterness of the poverty which precluded much of an expenditure.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Elithe’s wardrobe was naturally the first consideration and here Mrs. Hansford felt the bitterness of the poverty which precluded much of an expenditure.
as might be expected
From this reading Elithe’s wardrobe was naturally the first consideration and here Mrs. Hansford felt the bitterness of the poverty which precluded much of an expenditure.
absolutely essential
From this reading “It is for her good and I’ll bear it,” she said to herself, and, putting on a brave and cheerful front, she entered heartily into the necessary preparations for the journey.
not any; not one
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “It is for her good and I’ll bear it,” she said to herself, and, putting on a brave and cheerful front, she entered heartily into the necessary preparations for the journey.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading Elithe’s wardrobe was naturally the first consideration and here Mrs. Hansford felt the bitterness of the poverty which precluded much of an expenditure.
precludedverbUS /prɪˈkluːdɪd/
past form of “preclude” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Elithe’s wardrobe was naturally the first consideration and here Mrs. Hansford felt the bitterness of the poverty which precluded much of an expenditure.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading “It is for her good and I’ll bear it,” she said to herself, and, putting on a brave and cheerful front, she entered heartily into the necessary preparations for the journey.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading “It is for her good and I’ll bear it,” she said to herself, and, putting on a brave and cheerful front, she entered heartily into the necessary preparations for the journey.
Rector's
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From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Anything she had herself would be sacrificed gladly that Elithe might make a respectable appearance with her relative and friends.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Anything she had herself would be sacrificed gladly that Elithe might make a respectable appearance with her relative and friends.
sacrificedverbUS /ˈsækrəfaɪst/
past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of
From this reading Anything she had herself would be sacrificed gladly that Elithe might make a respectable appearance with her relative and friends.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is for her good and I’ll bear it,” she said to herself, and, putting on a brave and cheerful front, she entered heartily into the necessary preparations for the journey.
Samona
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From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
except for; apart from
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
in the near future
From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
carry out
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
wardrobenounUS /ˈwɔːrdroʊb/
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
From this reading Elithe’s wardrobe was naturally the first consideration and here Mrs. Hansford felt the bitterness of the poverty which precluded much of an expenditure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
at the time that
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was soon known in Samona that the Rector’s aunt had invited Elithe to spend the summer with her and that she was going.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One of the miners’ daughters, a strong, capable girl, was to take her place so far as the work was concerned, but no one save the mother herself knew of the pain in her heart when she thought of the days when the busy feet and hands which ministered so lovingly and willingly to them all would be gone.
