used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Until she had secured the services of a German lady who would tell her how to set about the reforms she intended making in her house, she was perfectly helpless.
advertiseverbUS /ˈædvərtaɪz/
call attention to
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
advertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading The next morning early, Anna went over to the farm to ask Dellwig to lend her any newspapers he might have.
eagerly desirous
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The next morning early, Anna went over to the farm to ask Dellwig to lend her any newspapers he might have.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading The next morning early, Anna went over to the farm to ask Dellwig to lend her any newspapers he might have.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
copyingnounUS /ˈkɑːpiɪŋ/
an act of copying
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
Dellwig
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From this reading The next morning early, Anna went over to the farm to ask Dellwig to lend her any newspapers he might have.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Servants, furniture, everything, was necessary, and she did not know where such things were to be had.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The next morning early, Anna went over to the farm to ask Dellwig to lend her any newspapers he might have.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Servants, furniture, everything, was necessary, and she did not know where such things were to be had.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading The next morning early, Anna went over to the farm to ask Dellwig to lend her any newspapers he might have.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading Servants, furniture, everything, was necessary, and she did not know where such things were to be had.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Until she had secured the services of a German lady who would tell her how to set about the reforms she intended making in her house, she was perfectly helpless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Until she had secured the services of a German lady who would tell her how to set about the reforms she intended making in her house, she was perfectly helpless.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The next morning early, Anna went over to the farm to ask Dellwig to lend her any newspapers he might have.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning early, Anna went over to the farm to ask Dellwig to lend her any newspapers he might have.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading Until she had secured the services of a German lady who would tell her how to set about the reforms she intended making in her house, she was perfectly helpless.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning early, Anna went over to the farm to ask Dellwig to lend her any newspapers he might have.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Until she had secured the services of a German lady who would tell her how to set about the reforms she intended making in her house, she was perfectly helpless.
how
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From this reading Until she had secured the services of a German lady who would tell her how to set about the reforms she intended making in her house, she was perfectly helpless.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Until she had secured the services of a German lady who would tell her how to set about the reforms she intended making in her house, she was perfectly helpless.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Servants, furniture, everything, was necessary, and she did not know where such things were to be had.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Until she had secured the services of a German lady who would tell her how to set about the reforms she intended making in her house, she was perfectly helpless.
lendverbUS /lend/
bestow a quality on
From this reading The next morning early, Anna went over to the farm to ask Dellwig to lend her any newspapers he might have.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Until she had secured the services of a German lady who would tell her how to set about the reforms she intended making in her house, she was perfectly helpless.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The next morning early, Anna went over to the farm to ask Dellwig to lend her any newspapers he might have.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning early, Anna went over to the farm to ask Dellwig to lend her any newspapers he might have.
absolutely essential
From this reading Servants, furniture, everything, was necessary, and she did not know where such things were to be had.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The next morning early, Anna went over to the farm to ask Dellwig to lend her any newspapers he might have.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning early, Anna went over to the farm to ask Dellwig to lend her any newspapers he might have.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The next morning early, Anna went over to the farm to ask Dellwig to lend her any newspapers he might have.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
parson's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Until she had secured the services of a German lady who would tell her how to set about the reforms she intended making in her house, she was perfectly helpless.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
with speed
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
reformsnounUS /rəˈfɔːrmz/
plural of “reform” — a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading Until she had secured the services of a German lady who would tell her how to set about the reforms she intended making in her house, she was perfectly helpless.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Until she had secured the services of a German lady who would tell her how to set about the reforms she intended making in her house, she was perfectly helpless.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Servants, furniture, everything, was necessary, and she did not know where such things were to be had.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Until she had secured the services of a German lady who would tell her how to set about the reforms she intended making in her house, she was perfectly helpless.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Until she had secured the services of a German lady who would tell her how to set about the reforms she intended making in her house, she was perfectly helpless.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
in the near future
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Servants, furniture, everything, was necessary, and she did not know where such things were to be had.
express in words
From this reading Until she had secured the services of a German lady who would tell her how to set about the reforms she intended making in her house, she was perfectly helpless.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning early, Anna went over to the farm to ask Dellwig to lend her any newspapers he might have.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The next morning early, Anna went over to the farm to ask Dellwig to lend her any newspapers he might have.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
experiencing or marked by or causing sadness or sorrow or discontent
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until she had secured the services of a German lady who would tell her how to set about the reforms she intended making in her house, she was perfectly helpless.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The next morning early, Anna went over to the farm to ask Dellwig to lend her any newspapers he might have.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She wanted to put her home in order quickly, so that the twelve unhappy ones should not be kept waiting; and there were many things to be done.
in or at the place that
From this reading Servants, furniture, everything, was necessary, and she did not know where such things were to be had.
which person or people
From this reading Until she had secured the services of a German lady who would tell her how to set about the reforms she intended making in her house, she was perfectly helpless.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Until she had secured the services of a German lady who would tell her how to set about the reforms she intended making in her house, she was perfectly helpless.
produce a literary work
From this reading She was anxious to advertise as soon as possible for a companion, and now that she knew of the existence of sister Helena, thought it better to write this advertisement without the parson's aid, copying any other one of the sort that she might see in the papers.
