used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Carpenter remarked one day, with a sigh, that it would be hard to fill Rhoda's place when she was gone.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
(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 At all events, I will write and let you know in good time."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At all events, I will write and let you know in good time."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At all events, I will write and let you know in good time."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Carpenter remarked one day, with a sigh, that it would be hard to fill Rhoda's place when she was gone.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
CarpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading Miss Carpenter remarked one day, with a sigh, that it would be hard to fill Rhoda's place when she was gone.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
DAVIS'SnounUS /ˈdeɪvəsəz/
possessive form of “davis” — English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Miss Carpenter remarked one day, with a sigh, that it would be hard to fill Rhoda's place when she was gone.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events, I will write and let you know in good time."
factotumnoun
a servant employed to do a variety of jobs
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading Miss Carpenter remarked one day, with a sigh, that it would be hard to fill Rhoda's place when she was gone.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
fulfillingverbUS /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/
inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Miss Carpenter remarked one day, with a sigh, that it would be hard to fill Rhoda's place when she was gone.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At all events, I will write and let you know in good time."
Hallowell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Miss Carpenter remarked one day, with a sigh, that it would be hard to fill Rhoda's place when she was gone.
Hardy'snounUS /ˈhɑːrdiz/
possessive form of “hardy” — United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)
From this reading These were Miss Hardy's last words on parting with Rhoda.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At all events, I will write and let you know in good time."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At all events, I will write and let you know in good time."
immediately past
From this reading These were Miss Hardy's last words on parting with Rhoda.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading At all events, I will write and let you know in good time."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
march in a procession
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
millinernounUS /ˈmɪlɪnər/
someone who makes and sells hats
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
multifariousadjective
having many aspects or qualities
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Carpenter remarked one day, with a sigh, that it would be hard to fill Rhoda's place when she was gone.
opensnounUS /ˈoʊpənz/
plural of “open” — a clear or unobstructed space or expanse of land or water
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
the act of departing politely
From this reading These were Miss Hardy's last words on parting with Rhoda.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Miss Carpenter remarked one day, with a sigh, that it would be hard to fill Rhoda's place when she was gone.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Miss Carpenter remarked one day, with a sigh, that it would be hard to fill Rhoda's place when she was gone.
Rhoda
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These were Miss Hardy's last words on parting with Rhoda.
Rhoda's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Miss Carpenter remarked one day, with a sigh, that it would be hard to fill Rhoda's place when she was gone.
an educational institution
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
sick-nurse
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading Miss Carpenter remarked one day, with a sigh, that it would be hard to fill Rhoda's place when she was 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 now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
required or under orders
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
express in words
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Miss Carpenter remarked one day, with a sigh, that it would be hard to fill Rhoda's place when she was gone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were Miss Hardy's last words on parting with Rhoda.
thirteenthadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːr.tiːnθ/
Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At all events, I will write and let you know in good time."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now the last of March, and Rhoda settled down for the summer, as she supposed, fulfilling her multifarious duties as assistant sick-nurse, milliner, reader, and factotum in general at the home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These were Miss Hardy's last words on parting with Rhoda.
at the time that
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading At all events, I will write and let you know in good time."
in the company of; together with
From this reading These were Miss Hardy's last words on parting with Rhoda.
the words that are spoken
From this reading These were Miss Hardy's last words on parting with Rhoda.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Miss Carpenter remarked one day, with a sigh, that it would be hard to fill Rhoda's place when she was gone.
produce a literary work
From this reading At all events, I will write and let you know in good time."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _MISS DAVIS'S LETTER._ "I SHALL probably want you to come down about the first of September, as our school opens on the thirteenth this year, but I can tell better when I have consulted Mrs. Hallowell, the housekeeper.
