used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
actuatedadjective
moved to action
From this reading The caller on a certain morning in April was not wholly actuated by sympathy, for she had news which she believed would be interesting if not altogether agreeable.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading The caller on a certain morning in April was not wholly actuated by sympathy, for she had news which she believed would be interesting if not altogether agreeable.
in addition
From this reading Mrs. Hunter was also expected to be ready to receive callers, and excuse Mara during the morning hours.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The caller on a certain morning in April was not wholly actuated by sympathy, for she had news which she believed would be interesting if not altogether agreeable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Clancy's attentions had not been unknown, and he had at first suffered in the estimation of others as well as of Aun' Sheba, because of his apparent neglect.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The caller on a certain morning in April was not wholly actuated by sympathy, for she had news which she believed would be interesting if not altogether agreeable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Clancy's attentions had not been unknown, and he had at first suffered in the estimation of others as well as of Aun' Sheba, because of his apparent neglect.
attentionsnounUS /əˈtenʃənz/
plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Clancy's attentions had not been unknown, and he had at first suffered in the estimation of others as well as of Aun' Sheba, because of his apparent neglect.
Aun
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From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. Hunter was also expected to be ready to receive callers, and excuse Mara during the morning hours.
for the reason that
From this reading Clancy's attentions had not been unknown, and he had at first suffered in the estimation of others as well as of Aun' Sheba, because of his apparent neglect.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Clancy's attentions had not been unknown, and he had at first suffered in the estimation of others as well as of Aun' Sheba, because of his apparent neglect.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The caller on a certain morning in April was not wholly actuated by sympathy, for she had news which she believed would be interesting if not altogether agreeable.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The caller on a certain morning in April was not wholly actuated by sympathy, for she had news which she believed would be interesting if not altogether agreeable.
callernounUS /ˈkɔːlər/
a social or business visitor
From this reading The caller on a certain morning in April was not wholly actuated by sympathy, for she had news which she believed would be interesting if not altogether agreeable.
callersnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading Mrs. Hunter was also expected to be ready to receive callers, and excuse Mara during the morning hours.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The caller on a certain morning in April was not wholly actuated by sympathy, for she had news which she believed would be interesting if not altogether agreeable.
Clancy's
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From this reading Clancy's attentions had not been unknown, and he had at first suffered in the estimation of others as well as of Aun' Sheba, because of his apparent neglect.
a female human offspring
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Mrs. Hunter was also expected to be ready to receive callers, and excuse Mara during the morning hours.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading Clancy's attentions had not been unknown, and he had at first suffered in the estimation of others as well as of Aun' Sheba, because of his apparent neglect.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Mrs. Hunter was also expected to be ready to receive callers, and excuse Mara during the morning hours.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Mrs. Hunter was also expected to be ready to receive callers, and excuse Mara during the morning hours.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Clancy's attentions had not been unknown, and he had at first suffered in the estimation of others as well as of Aun' Sheba, because of his apparent neglect.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
a young female
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
good-will
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clancy's attentions had not been unknown, and he had at first suffered in the estimation of others as well as of Aun' Sheba, because of his apparent neglect.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clancy's attentions had not been unknown, and he had at first suffered in the estimation of others as well as of Aun' Sheba, because of his apparent neglect.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Mrs. Hunter was also expected to be ready to receive callers, and excuse Mara during the morning hours.
HunternounUS /ˈhʌntər/
someone who hunts game
From this reading Mrs. Hunter was also expected to be ready to receive callers, and excuse Mara during the morning hours.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The caller on a certain morning in April was not wholly actuated by sympathy, for she had news which she believed would be interesting if not altogether agreeable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading The caller on a certain morning in April was not wholly actuated by sympathy, for she had news which she believed would be interesting if not altogether agreeable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
landlady's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
go away from a place
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
MaranounUS /ˈmɑːrə/
Hindu god of death; opposite of Kama
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mrs. Hunter was also expected to be ready to receive callers, and excuse Mara during the morning hours.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Hunter was also expected to be ready to receive callers, and excuse Mara during the morning hours.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Clancy's attentions had not been unknown, and he had at first suffered in the estimation of others as well as of Aun' Sheba, because of his apparent neglect.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The caller on a certain morning in April was not wholly actuated by sympathy, for she had news which she believed would be interesting if not altogether agreeable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The caller on a certain morning in April was not wholly actuated by sympathy, for she had news which she believed would be interesting if not altogether agreeable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The caller on a certain morning in April was not wholly actuated by sympathy, for she had news which she believed would be interesting if not altogether agreeable.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clancy's attentions had not been unknown, and he had at first suffered in the estimation of others as well as of Aun' Sheba, because of his apparent neglect.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Mrs. Hunter was also expected to be ready to receive callers, and excuse Mara during the morning hours.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Mrs. Hunter was also expected to be ready to receive callers, and excuse Mara during the morning hours.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The caller on a certain morning in April was not wholly actuated by sympathy, for she had news which she believed would be interesting if not altogether agreeable.
Sheba
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Clancy's attentions had not been unknown, and he had at first suffered in the estimation of others as well as of Aun' Sheba, because of his apparent neglect.
Sheba's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Clancy's attentions had not been unknown, and he had at first suffered in the estimation of others as well as of Aun' Sheba, because of his apparent neglect.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The caller on a certain morning in April was not wholly actuated by sympathy, for she had news which she believed would be interesting if not altogether agreeable.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
not known
From this reading Clancy's attentions had not been unknown, and he had at first suffered in the estimation of others as well as of Aun' Sheba, because of his apparent neglect.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Hunter was also expected to be ready to receive callers, and excuse Mara during the morning hours.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Under the new order of things, more people dropped in than in former times, for, as we have seen, it had become a kindly fashion to show good-will.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Clancy's attentions had not been unknown, and he had at first suffered in the estimation of others as well as of Aun' Sheba, because of his apparent neglect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The caller on a certain morning in April was not wholly actuated by sympathy, for she had news which she believed would be interesting if not altogether agreeable.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The caller on a certain morning in April was not wholly actuated by sympathy, for she had news which she believed would be interesting if not altogether agreeable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The caller on a certain morning in April was not wholly actuated by sympathy, for she had news which she believed would be interesting if not altogether agreeable.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading TWO QUESTIONS In the division of labor between Mara and her aunt, the latter, with the assistance of their landlady's daughter, tried to leave the young girl few tasks beyond that of filling Aun' Sheba's basket.
