used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
matters of personal concern
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
(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 The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To him, his Fanny appeared the ideal wife.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading One classified women only as good and bad.
make calm or still
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
classifiedadjectiveUS /ˈklæsəfaɪd/
arranged into classes
From this reading One classified women only as good and bad.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading To him, his Fanny appeared the ideal wife.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading One classified women only as good and bad.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
Horatio
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From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
a social unit living together
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading To him, his Fanny appeared the ideal wife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
labours
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From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
held dear
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
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 AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
the force of workers available
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One classified women only as good and bad.
and nothing more
From this reading One classified women only as good and bad.
quarterdecknounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərdek/
the stern area of a ship's upper deck
From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
restfuladjectiveUS /ˈrestfəl/
affording physical or mental rest
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
term of address for a man
From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
stridingverbUS /ˈstraɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
submissionnounUS /səbˈmɪʃən/
something (manuscripts or architectural plans and models or estimates or works of art of all genres etc.) submitted for the judgment of others (as in a competition)
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
SyracusenounUS /ˈsɪrəkjuːz/
a city in central New York
From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AS Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson sailed for Syracuse, many thoughts kept him company in striding up and down his quarterdeck.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
weariedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrid/
exhausted
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
which person or people
From this reading The first were those who were obedient to all household duties and created the soft and infinitely restful home atmosphere to which a wearied man returned from his labours for rest and refreshment infinitely soothing after the harsh contact with men and affairs.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
wifelyadjective
befitting or characteristic of a wife
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He loved his wife with a calm affection which recognized to the full her tender claim upon him, her duty, devotion and wifely submission.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading One classified women only as good and bad.
