Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

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From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading — MORE Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading — MORE Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading — MORE Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading — MORE Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

the organ of sight

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

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From this reading — MORE Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

the property possessed by a slope that is very gradual

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The introduction and installation, however, were happily got over.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

in a joyous manner

From this reading The introduction and installation, however, were happily got over.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The introduction and installation, however, were happily got over.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

the act of installing something (as equipment)

From this reading The introduction and installation, however, were happily got over.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading The introduction and installation, however, were happily got over.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

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 Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading — MORE Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

the force of workers available

From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading — MORE Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading — MORE Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

above and across; more than

From this reading The introduction and installation, however, were happily got over.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

land and the buildings on it

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

express in words

From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

in or at that place or location

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

undergoing no change when acted upon

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading She made herself at home in half an hour; and Mrs. Rossitur and Fleda were comforted to perceive, by unmistakable signs, that their presence was not needed in the kitchen, and they might retire to their own premises and forget there was another part of the house.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading — MORE Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mrs. Rossitur, as Fleda knew, was most easily pleased, and Barby Elster's quick eye was satisfied with the unaffected and universal gentleness and politeness of her new employer.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The introduction and installation, however, were happily got over.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading "Wise men alway Affyrme and say, That best is for a man Diligently, For to apply, The business that he can."

in the company of; together with

From this reading — MORE Fleda waited for Barby's coming the next day with a little anxiety.