used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
consider or hold as true
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
acceptancenounUS /ækˈseptəns/
the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
adequateadjectiveUS /ˈædəkwət/
having the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
anew
From this reading THERE was much looking forward to next Sabbath's services, and much eagerness to hear the glorious voice again.
(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 Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THERE was much looking forward to next Sabbath's services, and much eagerness to hear the glorious voice again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
BeethovennounUS /ˈbeɪtoʊvən/
German composer of instrumental music (especially symphonic and chamber music); continued to compose after he lost his hearing (1770-1827)
From this reading With much elation did Mr. Handel Beethoven Smith spread the news.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading With much elation did Mr. Handel Beethoven Smith spread the news.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading And we were not disappointed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading THERE was much looking forward to next Sabbath's services, and much eagerness to hear the glorious voice again.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading With much elation did Mr. Handel Beethoven Smith spread the news.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THERE was much looking forward to next Sabbath's services, and much eagerness to hear the glorious voice again.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading THERE was much looking forward to next Sabbath's services, and much eagerness to hear the glorious voice again.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
HandelnounUS /ˈhændəl/
a prolific British baroque composer (born in Germany) remembered best for his oratorio Messiah (1685-1759)
From this reading With much elation did Mr. Handel Beethoven Smith spread the news.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
Haviland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading THERE was much looking forward to next Sabbath's services, and much eagerness to hear the glorious voice again.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading THERE was much looking forward to next Sabbath's services, and much eagerness to hear the glorious voice again.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading With much elation did Mr. Handel Beethoven Smith spread the news.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THERE was much looking forward to next Sabbath's services, and much eagerness to hear the glorious voice again.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
information about recent and important events
From this reading With much elation did Mr. Handel Beethoven Smith spread the news.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THERE was much looking forward to next Sabbath's services, and much eagerness to hear the glorious voice again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And we were not disappointed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
recurring again and again
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
Sabbath's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THERE was much looking forward to next Sabbath's services, and much eagerness to hear the glorious voice again.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading THERE was much looking forward to next Sabbath's services, and much eagerness to hear the glorious voice again.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading With much elation did Mr. Handel Beethoven Smith spread the news.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading With much elation did Mr. Handel Beethoven Smith spread the news.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THERE was much looking forward to next Sabbath's services, and much eagerness to hear the glorious voice again.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THERE was much looking forward to next Sabbath's services, and much eagerness to hear the glorious voice again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THERE was much looking forward to next Sabbath's services, and much eagerness to hear the glorious voice again.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
precisely as stated
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THERE was much looking forward to next Sabbath's services, and much eagerness to hear the glorious voice again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THERE was much looking forward to next Sabbath's services, and much eagerness to hear the glorious voice again.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading And we were not disappointed.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And we were not disappointed.
at the time that
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With much elation did Mr. Handel Beethoven Smith spread the news.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And when Handel Beethoven repeated this gracious acceptance of his invitation, he added thoughtfully that he presumed she would not be sorry to have the benefit of his training for a few weeks, and that it was a comfort to him to feel that he need not accept her help without being able to give a very adequate return.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Miss Haviland, of Boston, was in the country for rest, but a little quiet Sunday singing she would not mind in the least: indeed, she would help them all she could; would like to do it.
