used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "COBBLER" HORN ENGAGES A SECRETARY.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading He was not afraid of his sister; but he preferred that she should approve of his doings, and he wished to render his approaching announcement as little distasteful to her as might be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not afraid of his sister; but he preferred that she should approve of his doings, and he wished to render his approaching announcement as little distasteful to her as might be.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading He was not afraid of his sister; but he preferred that she should approve of his doings, and he wished to render his approaching announcement as little distasteful to her as might be.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading He was not afraid of his sister; but he preferred that she should approve of his doings, and he wished to render his approaching announcement as little distasteful to her as might be.
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading He was not afraid of his sister; but he preferred that she should approve of his doings, and he wished to render his approaching announcement as little distasteful to her as might be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was not afraid of his sister; but he preferred that she should approve of his doings, and he wished to render his approaching announcement as little distasteful to her as might be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could inform her, without hesitation, that the minister had recommended a secretary; but how should he make known the fact that the commended secretary was a lady?
COBBLERnounUS /ˈkɑːblər/
a person who makes or repairs shoes
From this reading "COBBLER" HORN ENGAGES A SECRETARY.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading He could inform her, without hesitation, that the minister had recommended a secretary; but how should he make known the fact that the commended secretary was a lady?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could inform her, without hesitation, that the minister had recommended a secretary; but how should he make known the fact that the commended secretary was a lady?
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading But the difficulty of doing this would be great.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading He was not afraid of his sister; but he preferred that she should approve of his doings, and he wished to render his approaching announcement as little distasteful to her as might be.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But the difficulty of doing this would be great.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading He was not afraid of his sister; but he preferred that she should approve of his doings, and he wished to render his approaching announcement as little distasteful to her as might be.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
ENGAGESverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “engage” — carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading "COBBLER" HORN ENGAGES A SECRETARY.
exercisedverbUS /ˈeksərsaɪzd/
past form of “exercise” — put to use
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He could inform her, without hesitation, that the minister had recommended a secretary; but how should he make known the fact that the commended secretary was a lady?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading But the difficulty of doing this would be great.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He could inform her, without hesitation, that the minister had recommended a secretary; but how should he make known the fact that the commended secretary was a lady?
indecision in speech or action
From this reading He could inform her, without hesitation, that the minister had recommended a secretary; but how should he make known the fact that the commended secretary was a lady?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
HORNnounUS /hɔːrn/
a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it
From this reading "COBBLER" HORN ENGAGES A SECRETARY.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
how
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From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
informverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrm/
impart knowledge of some fact, state of affairs, or event to
From this reading He could inform her, without hesitation, that the minister had recommended a secretary; but how should he make known the fact that the commended secretary was a lady?
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He could inform her, without hesitation, that the minister had recommended a secretary; but how should he make known the fact that the commended secretary was a lady?
a polite name for any woman
From this reading He could inform her, without hesitation, that the minister had recommended a secretary; but how should he make known the fact that the commended secretary was a lady?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was not afraid of his sister; but he preferred that she should approve of his doings, and he wished to render his approaching announcement as little distasteful to her as might be.
engage in
From this reading He could inform her, without hesitation, that the minister had recommended a secretary; but how should he make known the fact that the commended secretary was a lady?
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was not afraid of his sister; but he preferred that she should approve of his doings, and he wished to render his approaching announcement as little distasteful to her as might be.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading He could inform her, without hesitation, that the minister had recommended a secretary; but how should he make known the fact that the commended secretary was a lady?
minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not afraid of his sister; but he preferred that she should approve of his doings, and he wished to render his approaching announcement as little distasteful to her as might be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was not afraid of his sister; but he preferred that she should approve of his doings, and he wished to render his approaching announcement as little distasteful to her as might be.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
more desirable than another
From this reading He was not afraid of his sister; but he preferred that she should approve of his doings, and he wished to render his approaching announcement as little distasteful to her as might be.
recommendedverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendɪd/
past form of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading He could inform her, without hesitation, that the minister had recommended a secretary; but how should he make known the fact that the commended secretary was a lady?
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading He was not afraid of his sister; but he preferred that she should approve of his doings, and he wished to render his approaching announcement as little distasteful to her as might be.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading "COBBLER" HORN ENGAGES A SECRETARY.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not afraid of his sister; but he preferred that she should approve of his doings, and he wished to render his approaching announcement as little distasteful to her as might be.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
express in words
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could inform her, without hesitation, that the minister had recommended a secretary; but how should he make known the fact that the commended secretary was a lady?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But the difficulty of doing this would be great.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading On his way home from the minister's house, "Cobbler" Horn was somewhat exercised in his mind as to how he should tell his sister what he had done.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He was not afraid of his sister; but he preferred that she should approve of his doings, and he wished to render his approaching announcement as little distasteful to her as might be.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He could inform her, without hesitation, that the minister had recommended a secretary; but how should he make known the fact that the commended secretary was a lady?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But the difficulty of doing this would be great.
