aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
(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 This woman was in Mrs. Graves' mind, when the Dominie brought down his hand upon the table, saying he had decided to stop once and for all the nonsense in his church, which was keeping the best of his members away.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the pastor's wife she had done the best in her power; but her power had been weak, and the stronger ones in the congregation had ridden over her convictions and teachings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the pastor's wife she had done the best in her power; but her power had been weak, and the stronger ones in the congregation had ridden over her convictions and teachings.
AugustanounUS /əˈɡʌstə/
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading This woman was in Mrs. Graves' mind, when the Dominie brought down his hand upon the table, saying he had decided to stop once and for all the nonsense in his church, which was keeping the best of his members away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As the pastor's wife she had done the best in her power; but her power had been weak, and the stronger ones in the congregation had ridden over her convictions and teachings.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading As the pastor's wife she had done the best in her power; but her power had been weak, and the stronger ones in the congregation had ridden over her convictions and teachings.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast over, he broached the subject of the women talking in prayer meeting, Mrs. Graves listening eagerly.
broachedadjectiveUS /broʊtʃt/
of a cask or barrel
From this reading Breakfast over, he broached the subject of the women talking in prayer meeting, Mrs. Graves listening eagerly.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading This woman was in Mrs. Graves' mind, when the Dominie brought down his hand upon the table, saying he had decided to stop once and for all the nonsense in his church, which was keeping the best of his members away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As the pastor's wife she had done the best in her power; but her power had been weak, and the stronger ones in the congregation had ridden over her convictions and teachings.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
congregationnounUS /ˌkɑːŋɡrəˈɡeɪʃən/
a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church
From this reading As the pastor's wife she had done the best in her power; but her power had been weak, and the stronger ones in the congregation had ridden over her convictions and teachings.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading As the pastor's wife she had done the best in her power; but her power had been weak, and the stronger ones in the congregation had ridden over her convictions and teachings.
deaconsnounUS /ˈdiːkənz/
plural of “deacon” — a Protestant layman who assists the minister
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
recognizable; marked
From this reading This woman was in Mrs. Graves' mind, when the Dominie brought down his hand upon the table, saying he had decided to stop once and for all the nonsense in his church, which was keeping the best of his members away.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
Dominienoun
a clergyman; especially a settled minister or parson
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading As the pastor's wife she had done the best in her power; but her power had been weak, and the stronger ones in the congregation had ridden over her convictions and teachings.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading This woman was in Mrs. Graves' mind, when the Dominie brought down his hand upon the table, saying he had decided to stop once and for all the nonsense in his church, which was keeping the best of his members away.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Breakfast over, he broached the subject of the women talking in prayer meeting, Mrs. Graves listening eagerly.
a social unit living together
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This woman was in Mrs. Graves' mind, when the Dominie brought down his hand upon the table, saying he had decided to stop once and for all the nonsense in his church, which was keeping the best of his members away.
brought together in one place
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading Breakfast over, he broached the subject of the women talking in prayer meeting, Mrs. Graves listening eagerly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading This woman was in Mrs. Graves' mind, when the Dominie brought down his hand upon the table, saying he had decided to stop once and for all the nonsense in his church, which was keeping the best of his members away.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
conformity or harmony
From this reading This woman was in Mrs. Graves' mind, when the Dominie brought down his hand upon the table, saying he had decided to stop once and for all the nonsense in his church, which was keeping the best of his members away.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading Breakfast over, he broached the subject of the women talking in prayer meeting, Mrs. Graves listening eagerly.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Breakfast over, he broached the subject of the women talking in prayer meeting, Mrs. Graves listening eagerly.
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 This woman was in Mrs. Graves' mind, when the Dominie brought down his hand upon the table, saying he had decided to stop once and for all the nonsense in his church, which was keeping the best of his members away.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading This woman was in Mrs. Graves' mind, when the Dominie brought down his hand upon the table, saying he had decided to stop once and for all the nonsense in his church, which was keeping the best of his members away.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Breakfast over, he broached the subject of the women talking in prayer meeting, Mrs. Graves listening eagerly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading This woman was in Mrs. Graves' mind, when the Dominie brought down his hand upon the table, saying he had decided to stop once and for all the nonsense in his church, which was keeping the best of his members away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Breakfast over, he broached the subject of the women talking in prayer meeting, Mrs. Graves listening eagerly.
on one occasion
From this reading This woman was in Mrs. Graves' mind, when the Dominie brought down his hand upon the table, saying he had decided to stop once and for all the nonsense in his church, which was keeping the best of his members away.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As the pastor's wife she had done the best in her power; but her power had been weak, and the stronger ones in the congregation had ridden over her convictions and teachings.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Breakfast over, he broached the subject of the women talking in prayer meeting, Mrs. Graves listening eagerly.
pastor'snounUS /ˈpæstərz/
possessive form of “pastor” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading As the pastor's wife she had done the best in her power; but her power had been weak, and the stronger ones in the congregation had ridden over her convictions and teachings.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading As the pastor's wife she had done the best in her power; but her power had been weak, and the stronger ones in the congregation had ridden over her convictions and teachings.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading Breakfast over, he broached the subject of the women talking in prayer meeting, Mrs. Graves listening eagerly.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading As the pastor's wife she had done the best in her power; but her power had been weak, and the stronger ones in the congregation had ridden over her convictions and teachings.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading This woman was in Mrs. Graves' mind, when the Dominie brought down his hand upon the table, saying he had decided to stop once and for all the nonsense in his church, which was keeping the best of his members away.
an educational institution
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the pastor's wife she had done the best in her power; but her power had been weak, and the stronger ones in the congregation had ridden over her convictions and teachings.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading This woman was in Mrs. Graves' mind, when the Dominie brought down his hand upon the table, saying he had decided to stop once and for all the nonsense in his church, which was keeping the best of his members away.
comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading As the pastor's wife she had done the best in her power; but her power had been weak, and the stronger ones in the congregation had ridden over her convictions and teachings.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Breakfast over, he broached the subject of the women talking in prayer meeting, Mrs. Graves listening eagerly.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Breakfast over, he broached the subject of the women talking in prayer meeting, Mrs. Graves listening eagerly.
teachingsnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋz/
plural of “teaching” — the profession of a teacher
From this reading As the pastor's wife she had done the best in her power; but her power had been weak, and the stronger ones in the congregation had ridden over her convictions and teachings.
tenetsnounUS /ˈtenəts/
plural of “tenet” — a religious doctrine that is proclaimed as true without proof
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This woman was in Mrs. Graves' mind, when the Dominie brought down his hand upon the table, saying he had decided to stop once and for all the nonsense in his church, which was keeping the best of his members away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading This woman was in Mrs. Graves' mind, when the Dominie brought down his hand upon the table, saying he had decided to stop once and for all the nonsense in his church, which was keeping the best of his members away.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading As the pastor's wife she had done the best in her power; but her power had been weak, and the stronger ones in the congregation had ridden over her convictions and teachings.
at the time that
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This woman was in Mrs. Graves' mind, when the Dominie brought down his hand upon the table, saying he had decided to stop once and for all the nonsense in his church, which was keeping the best of his members away.
which person or people
From this reading There was Augusta Hall, the beautiful wife of one of the deacons who had demanded that she be allowed to voice her sentiments in public; and other women had followed her lead, although it had been absolutely against the tenets of the church.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the family gathered about the table the next morning in the rectory, the Dominie told his wife solemnly that he wished to talk with her after the children had gone to school.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading This woman was in Mrs. Graves' mind, when the Dominie brought down his hand upon the table, saying he had decided to stop once and for all the nonsense in his church, which was keeping the best of his members away.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Breakfast over, he broached the subject of the women talking in prayer meeting, Mrs. Graves listening eagerly.
