used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
Abram
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From this reading Abram Lestwick, regular and devout worshipper, always occupied this place.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Abram Lestwick, regular and devout worshipper, always occupied this place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Abram Lestwick, regular and devout worshipper, always occupied this place.
Ann
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From this reading Mary Tiffley, Polly Ransom, Ann Geach, what were they to him, he to them?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
next to; at the side of
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
deem to be
From this reading He did not consider them, they did not exist for him.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
devoutadjectiveUS /dɪˈvaʊt/
deeply religious
From this reading Abram Lestwick, regular and devout worshipper, always occupied this place.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not consider them, they did not exist for him.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
at any time
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
existverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪst/
have an existence, be extant
From this reading He did not consider them, they did not exist for him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He did not consider them, they did not exist for him.
Geach
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From this reading Mary Tiffley, Polly Ransom, Ann Geach, what were they to him, he to them?
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mary Tiffley, Polly Ransom, Ann Geach, what were they to him, he to them?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
hymnnounUS /hɪm/
a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
kneltverbUS /nelt/
inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
Lestwick
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From this reading Abram Lestwick, regular and devout worshipper, always occupied this place.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
maidsnounUS /meɪdz/
plural of “maid” — a female domestic
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
engage in
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
matteredverbUS /ˈmætərd/
past form of “matter” — have weight; have import, carry weight
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not consider them, they did not exist for him.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Abram Lestwick, regular and devout worshipper, always occupied this place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Abram Lestwick, regular and devout worshipper, always occupied this place.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
Polly
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From this reading Mary Tiffley, Polly Ransom, Ann Geach, what were they to him, he to them?
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
RansomnounUS /ˈrænsəm/
money demanded for the return of a captured person
From this reading Mary Tiffley, Polly Ransom, Ann Geach, what were they to him, he to them?
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Abram Lestwick, regular and devout worshipper, always occupied this place.
responsesnounUS /rɪˈspɑːnsɪz/
plural of “response” — a result
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
tatteredadjectiveUS /ˈtætərd/
worn to shreds; or wearing torn or ragged clothing
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mary Tiffley, Polly Ransom, Ann Geach, what were they to him, he to them?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mary Tiffley, Polly Ransom, Ann Geach, what were they to him, he to them?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Abram Lestwick, regular and devout worshipper, always occupied this place.
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
Tiffley
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From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mary Tiffley, Polly Ransom, Ann Geach, what were they to him, he to them?
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mary Tiffley, Polly Ransom, Ann Geach, what were they to him, he to them?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mary Tiffley, Polly Ransom, Ann Geach, what were they to him, he to them?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had knelt beside Mary Tiffley, had shared his torn and tattered hymn book with her, had thundered the responses in her little ears and it is doubtful if he had ever looked at the round childish pretty face.
worshippernoun
a person who has religious faith
From this reading Abram Lestwick, regular and devout worshipper, always occupied this place.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What mattered it to Abram Lestwick that they were pleasant to look on, that they were fine, healthy country maids, any one of whom would make some man a good wife?
