used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
AberdeennounUS /ˈæbərdiːn/
a town in western Washington
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
in the past
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
(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 After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
the act of breaking something
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
camnounUS /kæm/
a river in east central England that flows past Cambridge to join the Ouse River
From this reading The laborer, glad to rest himself a little, dropped his hammer, and said quietly to the stranger, "Now, where cam' ye from?"
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "Weel, then," said David, sulkily, "if she's the weaker vessel she should carry the less sail."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The laborer, glad to rest himself a little, dropped his hammer, and said quietly to the stranger, "Now, where cam' ye from?"
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
fishermannounUS /ˈfɪʃərmæn/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The laborer, glad to rest himself a little, dropped his hammer, and said quietly to the stranger, "Now, where cam' ye from?"
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The laborer, glad to rest himself a little, dropped his hammer, and said quietly to the stranger, "Now, where cam' ye from?"
the act of departing
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
hammernounUS /ˈhæmər/
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
From this reading The laborer, glad to rest himself a little, dropped his hammer, and said quietly to the stranger, "Now, where cam' ye from?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The laborer, glad to rest himself a little, dropped his hammer, and said quietly to the stranger, "Now, where cam' ye from?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Weel, then," said David, sulkily, "if she's the weaker vessel she should carry the less sail."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
laborernounUS /ˈleɪbərər/
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading The laborer, glad to rest himself a little, dropped his hammer, and said quietly to the stranger, "Now, where cam' ye from?"
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "Weel, then," said David, sulkily, "if she's the weaker vessel she should carry the less sail."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The laborer, glad to rest himself a little, dropped his hammer, and said quietly to the stranger, "Now, where cam' ye from?"
macadamizer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
MindingverbUS /ˈmaɪndɪŋ/
-ing form of “mind” — be offended or bothered by; take offense with, be bothered by
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The laborer, glad to rest himself a little, dropped his hammer, and said quietly to the stranger, "Now, where cam' ye from?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
offendingadjectiveUS /əˈfendɪŋ/
offending against or breaking a law or rule
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
with low volume
From this reading The laborer, glad to rest himself a little, dropped his hammer, and said quietly to the stranger, "Now, where cam' ye from?"
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The laborer, glad to rest himself a little, dropped his hammer, and said quietly to the stranger, "Now, where cam' ye from?"
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Weel, then," said David, sulkily, "if she's the weaker vessel she should carry the less sail."
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading "Weel, then," said David, sulkily, "if she's the weaker vessel she should carry the less sail."
express in words
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Weel, then," said David, sulkily, "if she's the weaker vessel she should carry the less sail."
she's
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From this reading "Weel, then," said David, sulkily, "if she's the weaker vessel she should carry the less sail."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The laborer, glad to rest himself a little, dropped his hammer, and said quietly to the stranger, "Now, where cam' ye from?"
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
sulkilyadverb
in a sulky manner
From this reading "Weel, then," said David, sulkily, "if she's the weaker vessel she should carry the less sail."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Weel, then," said David, sulkily, "if she's the weaker vessel she should carry the less sail."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
travelingnounUS /ˈtrævəlɪŋ/
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
unmanlyadjective
not possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
weakeradjectiveUS /ˈwiːkər/
comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
Weel
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From this reading "Weel, then," said David, sulkily, "if she's the weaker vessel she should carry the less sail."
in or at the place that
From this reading The laborer, glad to rest himself a little, dropped his hammer, and said quietly to the stranger, "Now, where cam' ye from?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading =Minding His Business= An Englishman traveling in the north of Scotland, came up to a macadamizer of the roads, and while he was busy breaking the road metal, asked him if the direction in which he was going was the way to Aberdeen.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The minister of a parish in Scotland was called in some time ago to effect a reconciliation between a fisherman of a certain village and his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading The laborer, glad to rest himself a little, dropped his hammer, and said quietly to the stranger, "Now, where cam' ye from?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading After using all the arguments in his power to convince the offending husband that it was unmanly in him, to say the least of it, to strike Polly with his fist, the minister concluded: "David, you know that the wife is the weaker vessel, and you should have pity on her."
