used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TWINS STICK UP FOR THE BIBLE Prudence had been calling on a "sick member."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading As she walked that afternoon down Maple Street,--seemingly so-called because it was bordered with grand old elms,--she felt at peace with all the world.
(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 As she walked that afternoon down Maple Street,--seemingly so-called because it was bordered with grand old elms,--she felt at peace with all the world.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
in addition
From this reading Parsonage life had been running smoothly for as much as ten days past, and Prudence, in view of that ten days' immunity, was beginning to feel that the twins, if not Connie also, were practically reared!
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As she walked that afternoon down Maple Street,--seemingly so-called because it was bordered with grand old elms,--she felt at peace with all the world.
beamingadjectiveUS /ˈbiːmɪŋ/
cheerful and bright
From this reading The very sunshine beaming down upon her through the huge skeletons of the leafless elms, was not more care-free than the daughter of the parsonage.
for the reason that
From this reading As she walked that afternoon down Maple Street,--seemingly so-called because it was bordered with grand old elms,--she felt at peace with all the world.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE TWINS STICK UP FOR THE BIBLE Prudence had been calling on a "sick member."
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Parsonage life had been running smoothly for as much as ten days past, and Prudence, in view of that ten days' immunity, was beginning to feel that the twins, if not Connie also, were practically reared!
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading THE TWINS STICK UP FOR THE BIBLE Prudence had been calling on a "sick member."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
borderedadjectiveUS /ˈbɔːrdərd/
having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading As she walked that afternoon down Maple Street,--seemingly so-called because it was bordered with grand old elms,--she felt at peace with all the world.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading THE TWINS STICK UP FOR THE BIBLE Prudence had been calling on a "sick member."
care-free
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From this reading The very sunshine beaming down upon her through the huge skeletons of the leafless elms, was not more care-free than the daughter of the parsonage.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
Connie
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From this reading Parsonage life had been running smoothly for as much as ten days past, and Prudence, in view of that ten days' immunity, was beginning to feel that the twins, if not Connie also, were practically reared!
a female human offspring
From this reading The very sunshine beaming down upon her through the huge skeletons of the leafless elms, was not more care-free than the daughter of the parsonage.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Parsonage life had been running smoothly for as much as ten days past, and Prudence, in view of that ten days' immunity, was beginning to feel that the twins, if not Connie also, were practically reared!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As she walked that afternoon down Maple Street,--seemingly so-called because it was bordered with grand old elms,--she felt at peace with all the world.
elmsnounUS /elmz/
plural of “elm” — any of various trees of the genus Ulmus: important timber or shade trees
From this reading As she walked that afternoon down Maple Street,--seemingly so-called because it was bordered with grand old elms,--she felt at peace with all the world.
a social unit living together
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Parsonage life had been running smoothly for as much as ten days past, and Prudence, in view of that ten days' immunity, was beginning to feel that the twins, if not Connie also, were practically reared!
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE TWINS STICK UP FOR THE BIBLE Prudence had been calling on a "sick member."
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading As she walked that afternoon down Maple Street,--seemingly so-called because it was bordered with grand old elms,--she felt at peace with all the world.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE TWINS STICK UP FOR THE BIBLE Prudence had been calling on a "sick member."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading The very sunshine beaming down upon her through the huge skeletons of the leafless elms, was not more care-free than the daughter of the parsonage.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Parsonage life had been running smoothly for as much as ten days past, and Prudence, in view of that ten days' immunity, was beginning to feel that the twins, if not Connie also, were practically reared!
immunitynounUS /ˌɪˈmjuːnəti/
the state of not being susceptible
From this reading Parsonage life had been running smoothly for as much as ten days past, and Prudence, in view of that ten days' immunity, was beginning to feel that the twins, if not Connie also, were practically reared!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Parsonage life had been running smoothly for as much as ten days past, and Prudence, in view of that ten days' immunity, was beginning to feel that the twins, if not Connie also, were practically reared!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
leaflessadjectiveUS /ˈliːfləs/
having no leaves
From this reading The very sunshine beaming down upon her through the huge skeletons of the leafless elms, was not more care-free than the daughter of the parsonage.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Parsonage life had been running smoothly for as much as ten days past, and Prudence, in view of that ten days' immunity, was beginning to feel that the twins, if not Connie also, were practically reared!
MaplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading As she walked that afternoon down Maple Street,--seemingly so-called because it was bordered with grand old elms,--she felt at peace with all the world.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE TWINS STICK UP FOR THE BIBLE Prudence had been calling on a "sick member."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The very sunshine beaming down upon her through the huge skeletons of the leafless elms, was not more care-free than the daughter of the parsonage.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Parsonage life had been running smoothly for as much as ten days past, and Prudence, in view of that ten days' immunity, was beginning to feel that the twins, if not Connie also, were practically reared!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The very sunshine beaming down upon her through the huge skeletons of the leafless elms, was not more care-free than the daughter of the parsonage.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading As she walked that afternoon down Maple Street,--seemingly so-called because it was bordered with grand old elms,--she felt at peace with all the world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TWINS STICK UP FOR THE BIBLE Prudence had been calling on a "sick member."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
parsonagenounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading The very sunshine beaming down upon her through the huge skeletons of the leafless elms, was not more care-free than the daughter of the parsonage.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Parsonage life had been running smoothly for as much as ten days past, and Prudence, in view of that ten days' immunity, was beginning to feel that the twins, if not Connie also, were practically reared!
pastoraladjectiveUS /ˈpæstərəl/
of or relating to a pastor
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading As she walked that afternoon down Maple Street,--seemingly so-called because it was bordered with grand old elms,--she felt at peace with all the world.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading Parsonage life had been running smoothly for as much as ten days past, and Prudence, in view of that ten days' immunity, was beginning to feel that the twins, if not Connie also, were practically reared!
precedencenounUS /ˈpresədəns/
status established in order of importance or urgency
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
PrudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading THE TWINS STICK UP FOR THE BIBLE Prudence had been calling on a "sick member."
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
rearedverbUS /rɪrd/
past form of “rear” — stand up on the hind legs, of quadrupeds
From this reading Parsonage life had been running smoothly for as much as ten days past, and Prudence, in view of that ten days' immunity, was beginning to feel that the twins, if not Connie also, were practically reared!
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Parsonage life had been running smoothly for as much as ten days past, and Prudence, in view of that ten days' immunity, was beginning to feel that the twins, if not Connie also, were practically reared!
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading As she walked that afternoon down Maple Street,--seemingly so-called because it was bordered with grand old elms,--she felt at peace with all the world.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading THE TWINS STICK UP FOR THE BIBLE Prudence had been calling on a "sick member."
skeletonsnounUS /ˈskelətənz/
plural of “skeleton” — something reduced to its minimal form
From this reading The very sunshine beaming down upon her through the huge skeletons of the leafless elms, was not more care-free than the daughter of the parsonage.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading Parsonage life had been running smoothly for as much as ten days past, and Prudence, in view of that ten days' immunity, was beginning to feel that the twins, if not Connie also, were practically reared!
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading As she walked that afternoon down Maple Street,--seemingly so-called because it was bordered with grand old elms,--she felt at peace with all the world.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading THE TWINS STICK UP FOR THE BIBLE Prudence had been calling on a "sick member."
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As she walked that afternoon down Maple Street,--seemingly so-called because it was bordered with grand old elms,--she felt at peace with all the world.
the rays of the sun
From this reading The very sunshine beaming down upon her through the huge skeletons of the leafless elms, was not more care-free than the daughter of the parsonage.
carry out
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Parsonage life had been running smoothly for as much as ten days past, and Prudence, in view of that ten days' immunity, was beginning to feel that the twins, if not Connie also, were practically reared!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The very sunshine beaming down upon her through the huge skeletons of the leafless elms, was not more care-free than the daughter of the parsonage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TWINS STICK UP FOR THE BIBLE Prudence had been calling on a "sick member."
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The very sunshine beaming down upon her through the huge skeletons of the leafless elms, was not more care-free than the daughter of the parsonage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
TWINSnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading THE TWINS STICK UP FOR THE BIBLE Prudence had been calling on a "sick member."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE TWINS STICK UP FOR THE BIBLE Prudence had been calling on a "sick member."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The very sunshine beaming down upon her through the huge skeletons of the leafless elms, was not more care-free than the daughter of the parsonage.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very sunshine beaming down upon her through the huge skeletons of the leafless elms, was not more care-free than the daughter of the parsonage.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Parsonage life had been running smoothly for as much as ten days past, and Prudence, in view of that ten days' immunity, was beginning to feel that the twins, if not Connie also, were practically reared!
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading As she walked that afternoon down Maple Street,--seemingly so-called because it was bordered with grand old elms,--she felt at peace with all the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Parsonage life had been running smoothly for as much as ten days past, and Prudence, in view of that ten days' immunity, was beginning to feel that the twins, if not Connie also, were practically reared!
at any time that; every time that
From this reading Whenever circumstances permitted she gladly served as pastoral assistant for her father, but she always felt that raising the family was her one big job, and nothing was allowed to take precedence of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As she walked that afternoon down Maple Street,--seemingly so-called because it was bordered with grand old elms,--she felt at peace with all the world.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading As she walked that afternoon down Maple Street,--seemingly so-called because it was bordered with grand old elms,--she felt at peace with all the world.
