used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was peculiarly adapted for such a task, with her kind heart, her gentle firmness, her common-sense and her uniform temper.
adaptedadjectiveUS /əˈdæptɪd/
changed in order to improve or made more fit for a particular purpose
From this reading She was peculiarly adapted for such a task, with her kind heart, her gentle firmness, her common-sense and her uniform temper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was peculiarly adapted for such a task, with her kind heart, her gentle firmness, her common-sense and her uniform temper.
common-sense
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From this reading She was peculiarly adapted for such a task, with her kind heart, her gentle firmness, her common-sense and her uniform temper.
disorderlyadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərli/
undisciplined and unruly
From this reading There was a whole hierarchy of respect, outside of which existence was unrestrained and disorderly.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She taught her the duty of obedience and the sin of pride and of passion.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading There was a whole hierarchy of respect, outside of which existence was unrestrained and disorderly.
firmnessnounUS /ˈfɜːrmnəs/
the muscle tone of healthy tissue
From this reading She was peculiarly adapted for such a task, with her kind heart, her gentle firmness, her common-sense and her uniform temper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was peculiarly adapted for such a task, with her kind heart, her gentle firmness, her common-sense and her uniform temper.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading She was peculiarly adapted for such a task, with her kind heart, her gentle firmness, her common-sense and her uniform temper.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading We must obey God, our parents, and our superiors.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She was peculiarly adapted for such a task, with her kind heart, her gentle firmness, her common-sense and her uniform temper.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was peculiarly adapted for such a task, with her kind heart, her gentle firmness, her common-sense and her uniform temper.
hierarchynounUS /ˈhaɪərɑːrki/
a series of ordered groupings of people or things within a system
From this reading There was a whole hierarchy of respect, outside of which existence was unrestrained and disorderly.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She was peculiarly adapted for such a task, with her kind heart, her gentle firmness, her common-sense and her uniform temper.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading To obey was to live.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading We must obey God, our parents, and our superiors.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading She taught her the duty of obedience and the sin of pride and of passion.
be obedient to
From this reading To obey was to live.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She taught her the duty of obedience and the sin of pride and of passion.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We must obey God, our parents, and our superiors.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading There was a whole hierarchy of respect, outside of which existence was unrestrained and disorderly.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading We must obey God, our parents, and our superiors.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading She taught her the duty of obedience and the sin of pride and of passion.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading She was peculiarly adapted for such a task, with her kind heart, her gentle firmness, her common-sense and her uniform temper.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading She taught her the duty of obedience and the sin of pride and of passion.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading There was a whole hierarchy of respect, outside of which existence was unrestrained and disorderly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was peculiarly adapted for such a task, with her kind heart, her gentle firmness, her common-sense and her uniform temper.
estrangement from god
From this reading She taught her the duty of obedience and the sin of pride and of passion.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She was peculiarly adapted for such a task, with her kind heart, her gentle firmness, her common-sense and her uniform temper.
superiorsnounUS /suːˈpɪriərz/
plural of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality
From this reading We must obey God, our parents, and our superiors.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading She was peculiarly adapted for such a task, with her kind heart, her gentle firmness, her common-sense and her uniform temper.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading She taught her the duty of obedience and the sin of pride and of passion.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading She was peculiarly adapted for such a task, with her kind heart, her gentle firmness, her common-sense and her uniform temper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She taught her the duty of obedience and the sin of pride and of passion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a whole hierarchy of respect, outside of which existence was unrestrained and disorderly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To obey was to live.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading She was peculiarly adapted for such a task, with her kind heart, her gentle firmness, her common-sense and her uniform temper.
unrestrainedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnriˈstreɪnd/
not subject to restraint
From this reading There was a whole hierarchy of respect, outside of which existence was unrestrained and disorderly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was peculiarly adapted for such a task, with her kind heart, her gentle firmness, her common-sense and her uniform temper.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We must obey God, our parents, and our superiors.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was a whole hierarchy of respect, outside of which existence was unrestrained and disorderly.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There was a whole hierarchy of respect, outside of which existence was unrestrained and disorderly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was peculiarly adapted for such a task, with her kind heart, her gentle firmness, her common-sense and her uniform temper.
