Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

a written work (as a novel) that has been recast in a new form

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading You have the same psalm in your mind, Miss Agatha, that I have been readin' and studyin' this afternoon.

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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

how long something has existed

From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!

(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 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

at or in or to any place

From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

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From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

to or in any or all places

From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!

the organ of sight

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading Forgive my plain speaking.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

worry unnecessarily or excessively

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

destroyed or killed

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

powerlessness revealed by an inability to act

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

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From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

the quality or state of being immortal

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

conformity or harmony

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

possessive form of “lord” — terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

engage in

From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!

joined in matrimony

From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading You have the same psalm in your mind, Miss Agatha, that I have been readin' and studyin' this afternoon.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Forgive my plain speaking.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

above and across; more than

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Forgive my plain speaking.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David

From this reading You have the same psalm in your mind, Miss Agatha, that I have been readin' and studyin' this afternoon.

with low volume

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading You have the same psalm in your mind, Miss Agatha, that I have been readin' and studyin' this afternoon.

involving risk or danger

From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

Identical; not different.

From this reading You have the same psalm in your mind, Miss Agatha, that I have been readin' and studyin' this afternoon.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Forgive my plain speaking.

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From this reading You have the same psalm in your mind, Miss Agatha, that I have been readin' and studyin' this afternoon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading You have the same psalm in your mind, Miss Agatha, that I have been readin' and studyin' this afternoon.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

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From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!

except if; if not

From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!

precisely as stated

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

in the company of; together with

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading I've been inclined to fret that my working days are over, for dearly would I like to have gone with you, and done what I could to make you comfortable; but 'tis the Lord's will, and my age and helplessness doesn't prevent me from prayin' for you all!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading I know 'tis an age for young ladies to make homes for themselves, anywhere and everywhere, but unless a woman is married, 'tis a risky undertakin'!

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'In preparing a guide to immortality, Infinite Wisdom gave not a dictionary, nor a grammar, but a Bible--a book of heavenly doctrine, but withal of earthly adaptation.'--_J. Hamilton._ The old woman looked through her glasses at her four nurslings with a loving eye; then she said very quietly, 'I have been hearing all about your plans, Miss Agatha, and I'm thinking you have shown your wisdom in keeping a home together.