used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a far different spirit did Mrs. Townsend receive the news of their altered circumstances.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading In a far different spirit did Mrs. Townsend receive the news of their altered circumstances.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
lacking funds
From this reading It broke her down completely for a time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading In a far different spirit did Mrs. Townsend receive the news of their altered circumstances.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It broke her down completely for a time.
correspondverbUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːnd/
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In a far different spirit did Mrs. Townsend receive the news of their altered circumstances.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading In a far different spirit did Mrs. Townsend receive the news of their altered circumstances.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It broke her down completely for a time.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
Eunice
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From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
Eveline
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From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In a far different spirit did Mrs. Townsend receive the news of their altered circumstances.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It broke her down completely for a time.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
in a gradual manner
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It broke her down completely for a time.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a far different spirit did Mrs. Townsend receive the news of their altered circumstances.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It broke her down completely for a time.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
engage in
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE REVERSES.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In a far different spirit did Mrs. Townsend receive the news of their altered circumstances.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
information about recent and important events
From this reading In a far different spirit did Mrs. Townsend receive the news of their altered circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a far different spirit did Mrs. Townsend receive the news of their altered circumstances.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
procureverbUS /proʊˈkjʊr/
get by special effort
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading In a far different spirit did Mrs. Townsend receive the news of their altered circumstances.
reduceverbUS /rəˈduːs/
cut down on; make a reduction in
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
reducedadjectiveUS /rəˈduːst/
made less in size or amount or degree
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
REVERSESnounUS /rɪˈvɜːrsɪz/
plural of “revers” — a lapel on a woman's garment; turned back to show the reverse side
From this reading MORE REVERSES.
severeradjectiveUS /ˈsevɪrər/
comparative of “severe” — intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading In a far different spirit did Mrs. Townsend receive the news of their altered circumstances.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
submissionnounUS /səbˈmɪʃən/
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In a far different spirit did Mrs. Townsend receive the news of their altered circumstances.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In a far different spirit did Mrs. Townsend receive the news of their altered circumstances.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It broke her down completely for a time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The first step taken was to procure a smaller house in a retired part of the town, move into it, and reduce expenses at every point, so as to make them, in some measure, correspond to their reduced circumstances.
TownsendnounUS /ˈtaʊnzənd/
United States social reformer who proposed an old-age pension sponsored by the federal government; his plan was a precursor to Social Security (1867-1960)
From this reading In a far different spirit did Mrs. Townsend receive the news of their altered circumstances.
unavoidableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/
impossible to avoid or evade
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But the example of Eveline and Eunice, in a cheerful submission to what was unavoidable, gradually tended to give her strength of mind, and to nerve her for her new and severer duties in life.
