used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was now night, and, after a season of devotion, all retired.
anew
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
(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 It was now night, and, after a season of devotion, all retired.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
APPOINTMENTnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
deprivedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpraɪvd/
marked by deprivation especially of the necessities of life or healthful environmental influences
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
wanted intensely
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Hearts had wakened; some to joy and hope, others to sorrow and despair.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading It was now night, and, after a season of devotion, all retired.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Hearts had wakened; some to joy and hope, others to sorrow and despair.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Hearts had wakened; some to joy and hope, others to sorrow and despair.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Hearts had wakened; some to joy and hope, others to sorrow and despair.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was now night, and, after a season of devotion, all retired.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
others
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From this reading Hearts had wakened; some to joy and hope, others to sorrow and despair.
partakeverbUS /pɑːrˈteɪk/
have some of the qualities or attributes of something
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
quantitiesnounUS /ˈkwɑːntətiz/
plural of “quantity” — how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The missionary had rested well.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading It was now night, and, after a season of devotion, all retired.
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The sun had again risen.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading It was now night, and, after a season of devotion, all retired.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Hearts had wakened; some to joy and hope, others to sorrow and despair.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Hearts had wakened; some to joy and hope, others to sorrow and despair.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The sun had again risen.
carry out
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _AN APPOINTMENT._ Mrs. Brown, knowing that the missionary had been deprived of the proper kind of food for such a long time, thought it best that he should now take it in small quantities and at short intervals, and for this reason desired her husband to rouse him, that he might again partake of refreshment.
wakened
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Hearts had wakened; some to joy and hope, others to sorrow and despair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was now night, and, after a season of devotion, all retired.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The missionary had rested well.
