used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is under peculiar circumstances that A. L. O. E. sends forth this little volume.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPANISH CAVALIER," "RESCUED FROM EGYPT," "THE LADY OF PROVENCE," ETC.
CAVALIERnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪr/
a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPANISH CAVALIER," "RESCUED FROM EGYPT," "THE LADY OF PROVENCE," ETC.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It is under peculiar circumstances that A. L. O. E. sends forth this little volume.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading It is under peculiar circumstances that A. L. O. E. sends forth this little volume.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
EGYPTnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPANISH CAVALIER," "RESCUED FROM EGYPT," "THE LADY OF PROVENCE," ETC.
to come or go into
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
ETC
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From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPANISH CAVALIER," "RESCUED FROM EGYPT," "THE LADY OF PROVENCE," ETC.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It is under peculiar circumstances that A. L. O. E. sends forth this little volume.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPANISH CAVALIER," "RESCUED FROM EGYPT," "THE LADY OF PROVENCE," ETC.
HAUNTEDadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading THE HAUNTED ROOM.
honoraryadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəreri/
given as an honor without the normal duties
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is under peculiar circumstances that A. L. O. E. sends forth this little volume.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is under peculiar circumstances that A. L. O. E. sends forth this little volume.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
From this reading It is under peculiar circumstances that A. L. O. E. sends forth this little volume.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPANISH CAVALIER," "RESCUED FROM EGYPT," "THE LADY OF PROVENCE," ETC.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is under peculiar circumstances that A. L. O. E. sends forth this little volume.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading It is under peculiar circumstances that A. L. O. E. sends forth this little volume.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPANISH CAVALIER," "RESCUED FROM EGYPT," "THE LADY OF PROVENCE," ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It is under peculiar circumstances that A. L. O. E. sends forth this little volume.
PrefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading Preface.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
PROVENCEnounUS /ˈproʊvəns/
a former province of southeastern France; now administered with Cote d'Azur
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPANISH CAVALIER," "RESCUED FROM EGYPT," "THE LADY OF PROVENCE," ETC.
RESCUEDadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPANISH CAVALIER," "RESCUED FROM EGYPT," "THE LADY OF PROVENCE," ETC.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE HAUNTED ROOM.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading It is under peculiar circumstances that A. L. O. E. sends forth this little volume.
the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain
From this reading AUTHOR OF "THE SPANISH CAVALIER," "RESCUED FROM EGYPT," "THE LADY OF PROVENCE," ETC.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is under peculiar circumstances that A. L. O. E. sends forth this little volume.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HAUNTED ROOM.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is under peculiar circumstances that A. L. O. E. sends forth this little volume.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading It is under peculiar circumstances that A. L. O. E. sends forth this little volume.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading It is under peculiar circumstances that A. L. O. E. sends forth this little volume.
Zenana
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As it is passing through the press its author is preparing to enter on a new field of labour in the East, as an honorary member of the Zenana Mission in India.
