used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LUNCHEON-PARTY.
advocatedverbUS /ˈædvəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “advocate” — push for something
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
Blanchard
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From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
BrotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
ChristianitynounUS /ˌkrɪstʃiˈænɪti/
a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
criticaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəl/
marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
divisible by two
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
grievancesnounUS /ˈɡriːvənsəz/
plural of “grievance” — a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
the quality of being humane
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
LUNCHEON-PARTY
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From this reading A LUNCHEON-PARTY.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
pleadingsnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋz/
plural of “pleading” — (law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
professingnounUS /prəˈfesɪŋ/
an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
reformsnounUS /rəˈfɔːrmz/
plural of “reform” — a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
only a very short time before
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
temperateadjectiveUS /ˈtemprət/
(of weather or climate) free from extremes; mild; or characteristic of such weather or climate
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading She was not, of course, a very critical reader, and was happily ignorant of the practical difficulties that lie in the way of great reforms; and it seemed to her that such a cause, so advocated, must be sure to win the day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It need scarcely be said that, after this, Miss Blanchard always looked out for _The Brotherhood_, and scanned its contents with much interest.
withholdverbUS /wɪθˈhoʊld/
hold back; refuse to hand over or share
From this reading In particular, trained as she had been to look upon Christian practice as an essential part of Christianity, she could not believe that any professing Christian could withhold sympathy from pleadings which carried her own, as a matter of course.
wrongsnounUS /rɔːŋz/
plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law
From this reading She was pleased--even a little surprised--by the temperate and moderate tone in which it set forth existing wrongs and grievances, and appealed to the sense of justice and humanity of those with whom it lay to remedy them.
