adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
abidedverbUS /əˈbaɪdɪd/
past form of “abide” — dwell
From this reading She had given up her Redford luxuries and importance to become a general servant, with only her kitchen to sit in, for their sakes; and she had cheerfully abided by her choice--until Rose went.
acceptedadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪd/
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
bakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
becomeverbUS /bɪˈkʌm/
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
blamingverbUS /ˈbleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “blame” — put or pin the blame on
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
butcherverbUS /ˈbʊtʃər/
kill (animals) usually for food consumption
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
changeverbUS /tʃeɪndʒ/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It had been Keziah's own choice to follow the sisters into exile, and to share the privations involved in their change of life.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading She had given up her Redford luxuries and importance to become a general servant, with only her kitchen to sit in, for their sakes; and she had cheerfully abided by her choice--until Rose went.
choicenounUS /tʃɔɪs/
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading It had been Keziah's own choice to follow the sisters into exile, and to share the privations involved in their change of life.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
DebnounUS /deb/
a young woman making her debut into society
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
Deborah
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From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
emptinessnounUS /ˈemptinəs/
the state of containing nothing
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
errand-going
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From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading It had been Keziah's own choice to follow the sisters into exile, and to share the privations involved in their change of life.
fallsnounUS /fɔːlz/
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
familynounUS /ˈfæməli/
a social unit living together
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
fetchingadjectiveUS /ˈfetʃɪŋ/
very attractive; capturing interest
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
followverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊ/
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It had been Keziah's own choice to follow the sisters into exile, and to share the privations involved in their change of life.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
gapsnounUS /ɡæps/
plural of “gap” — a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
generaladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading She had given up her Redford luxuries and importance to become a general servant, with only her kitchen to sit in, for their sakes; and she had cheerfully abided by her choice--until Rose went.
generallyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəli/
usually; as a rule
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She had given up her Redford luxuries and importance to become a general servant, with only her kitchen to sit in, for their sakes; and she had cheerfully abided by her choice--until Rose went.
goneadjectiveUS /ɡɔːn/
destroyed or killed
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
headnounUS /hed/
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
householdsnounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊldz/
plural of “household” — a social unit living together
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had been Keziah's own choice to follow the sisters into exile, and to share the privations involved in their change of life.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It had been Keziah's own choice to follow the sisters into exile, and to share the privations involved in their change of life.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading It had been Keziah's own choice to follow the sisters into exile, and to share the privations involved in their change of life.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
Keziah
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From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
Keziah's
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From this reading It had been Keziah's own choice to follow the sisters into exile, and to share the privations involved in their change of life.
kitchennounUS /ˈkɪtʃən/
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading She had given up her Redford luxuries and importance to become a general servant, with only her kitchen to sit in, for their sakes; and she had cheerfully abided by her choice--until Rose went.
lifenounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It had been Keziah's own choice to follow the sisters into exile, and to share the privations involved in their change of life.
loyallyadverbUS /ˈlɔɪəli/
with loyalty; in a loyal manner
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading She had given up her Redford luxuries and importance to become a general servant, with only her kitchen to sit in, for their sakes; and she had cheerfully abided by her choice--until Rose went.
marriagenounUS /ˈmerɪdʒ/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
mattersnounUS /ˈmætərz/
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
ministrationsnounUS /ˌmɪnəˈstreɪʃənz/
plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
missedadjectiveUS /mɪst/
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading She had given up her Redford luxuries and importance to become a general servant, with only her kitchen to sit in, for their sakes; and she had cheerfully abided by her choice--until Rose went.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It had been Keziah's own choice to follow the sisters into exile, and to share the privations involved in their change of life.
perceivedadjectiveUS /pərˈsiːvd/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
personnounUS /ˈpɜːrsən/
a human being
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
plebeiannounUS /pləˈbiːən/
one of the common people
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
praisedverbUS /preɪzd/
past form of “praise” — express approval of
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
presentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
privationsnounUS /praɪˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “privation” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading It had been Keziah's own choice to follow the sisters into exile, and to share the privations involved in their change of life.
QueennounUS /kwiːn/
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
RedfordnounUS /ˈredfərd/
United States actor and filmmaker who starred with Paul Newman in several films (born in 1936)
From this reading She had given up her Redford luxuries and importance to become a general servant, with only her kitchen to sit in, for their sakes; and she had cheerfully abided by her choice--until Rose went.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
renegadenounUS /ˈrenəɡeɪd/
someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
RosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
sakesnounUS /seɪks/
plural of “sake” — a reason for wanting something done
From this reading She had given up her Redford luxuries and importance to become a general servant, with only her kitchen to sit in, for their sakes; and she had cheerfully abided by her choice--until Rose went.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
servantnounUS /ˈsɜːrvənt/
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading She had given up her Redford luxuries and importance to become a general servant, with only her kitchen to sit in, for their sakes; and she had cheerfully abided by her choice--until Rose went.
shareverbUS /ʃer/
have in common
From this reading It had been Keziah's own choice to follow the sisters into exile, and to share the privations involved in their change of life.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
sistersnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It had been Keziah's own choice to follow the sisters into exile, and to share the privations involved in their change of life.
sitverbUS /sɪt/
be seated
From this reading She had given up her Redford luxuries and importance to become a general servant, with only her kitchen to sit in, for their sakes; and she had cheerfully abided by her choice--until Rose went.
stocking-mending
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From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
terribleadjectiveUS /ˈterəbəl/
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It had been Keziah's own choice to follow the sisters into exile, and to share the privations involved in their change of life.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
turnverbUS /tɜːrn/
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
turncoatnounUS /ˈtɜːrnkoʊt/
a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
unobtrusiveadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəbˈtruːsɪv/
not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
unselfishadjective
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She had given up her Redford luxuries and importance to become a general servant, with only her kitchen to sit in, for their sakes; and she had cheerfully abided by her choice--until Rose went.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had given up her Redford luxuries and importance to become a general servant, with only her kitchen to sit in, for their sakes; and she had cheerfully abided by her choice--until Rose went.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had given up her Redford luxuries and importance to become a general servant, with only her kitchen to sit in, for their sakes; and she had cheerfully abided by her choice--until Rose went.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Rose had never been reckoned a person of importance by her family, but now that she was gone, there remained a terrible emptiness where she had been.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was one of those unselfish, good-natured members of households to whom falls the stocking-mending, the errand-going, the fetching and carrying, the filling of gaps generally; and at every turn Deb and Frances missed her unobtrusive ministrations, which they had accepted as as much matters of course as the attentions of the butcher and baker.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had given up her Redford luxuries and importance to become a general servant, with only her kitchen to sit in, for their sakes; and she had cheerfully abided by her choice--until Rose went.
yesnounUS /jes/
an affirmative
From this reading It was presently perceived that Keziah missed her too--that Keziah, who had loyally opposed the plebeian marriage, was become a turncoat and renegade, blessing where she should have cursed, blaming where she should have praised--yes, blaming even Queen Deborah, who, needless to say, took her head off for it.
