used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Love is a lightener of labor, and Flora felt that, in this respect at least, she was more fortunate than her friend.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading She felt sure, moreover, she was fast gaining the affection of her brothers and of her mother, who was gradually awaking to love for Flora and the desire to make the home attractive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Love is a lightener of labor, and Flora felt that, in this respect at least, she was more fortunate than her friend.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading She felt sure, moreover, she was fast gaining the affection of her brothers and of her mother, who was gradually awaking to love for Flora and the desire to make the home attractive.
awaking
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She felt sure, moreover, she was fast gaining the affection of her brothers and of her mother, who was gradually awaking to love for Flora and the desire to make the home attractive.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She felt sure, moreover, she was fast gaining the affection of her brothers and of her mother, who was gradually awaking to love for Flora and the desire to make the home attractive.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading She felt sure, moreover, she was fast gaining the affection of her brothers and of her mother, who was gradually awaking to love for Flora and the desire to make the home attractive.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading She felt sure, moreover, she was fast gaining the affection of her brothers and of her mother, who was gradually awaking to love for Flora and the desire to make the home attractive.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Love is a lightener of labor, and Flora felt that, in this respect at least, she was more fortunate than her friend.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She felt sure, moreover, she was fast gaining the affection of her brothers and of her mother, who was gradually awaking to love for Flora and the desire to make the home attractive.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Love is a lightener of labor, and Flora felt that, in this respect at least, she was more fortunate than her friend.
set up or found
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Love is a lightener of labor, and Flora felt that, in this respect at least, she was more fortunate than her friend.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading She felt sure, moreover, she was fast gaining the affection of her brothers and of her mother, who was gradually awaking to love for Flora and the desire to make the home attractive.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
in a gradual manner
From this reading She felt sure, moreover, she was fast gaining the affection of her brothers and of her mother, who was gradually awaking to love for Flora and the desire to make the home attractive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading RUTH'S NEW HOME.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Love is a lightener of labor, and Flora felt that, in this respect at least, she was more fortunate than her friend.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Love is a lightener of labor, and Flora felt that, in this respect at least, she was more fortunate than her friend.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading Love is a lightener of labor, and Flora felt that, in this respect at least, she was more fortunate than her friend.
immediately past
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Love is a lightener of labor, and Flora felt that, in this respect at least, she was more fortunate than her friend.
lightener
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Love is a lightener of labor, and Flora felt that, in this respect at least, she was more fortunate than her friend.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
engage in
From this reading She felt sure, moreover, she was fast gaining the affection of her brothers and of her mother, who was gradually awaking to love for Flora and the desire to make the home attractive.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Love is a lightener of labor, and Flora felt that, in this respect at least, she was more fortunate than her friend.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading She felt sure, moreover, she was fast gaining the affection of her brothers and of her mother, who was gradually awaking to love for Flora and the desire to make the home attractive.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She felt sure, moreover, she was fast gaining the affection of her brothers and of her mother, who was gradually awaking to love for Flora and the desire to make the home attractive.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading RUTH'S NEW HOME.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Love is a lightener of labor, and Flora felt that, in this respect at least, she was more fortunate than her friend.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
RUTH'SnounUS /ruːθs/
possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading RUTH'S NEW HOME.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Love is a lightener of labor, and Flora felt that, in this respect at least, she was more fortunate than her friend.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She had something to work for.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She felt sure, moreover, she was fast gaining the affection of her brothers and of her mother, who was gradually awaking to love for Flora and the desire to make the home attractive.
tender-hearted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Love is a lightener of labor, and Flora felt that, in this respect at least, she was more fortunate than her friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She felt sure, moreover, she was fast gaining the affection of her brothers and of her mother, who was gradually awaking to love for Flora and the desire to make the home attractive.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Love is a lightener of labor, and Flora felt that, in this respect at least, she was more fortunate than her friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
precisely as stated
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
(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 Flora was very glad to know that at last her tender-hearted, patient Ruth had found some one to love her as well as to require of her duties.
which person or people
From this reading She felt sure, moreover, she was fast gaining the affection of her brothers and of her mother, who was gradually awaking to love for Flora and the desire to make the home attractive.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had something to work for.
