used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had a trust in God and a love for mankind that kept her heart continually at peace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had a trust in God and a love for mankind that kept her heart continually at peace.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mother Hilman sat at the kitchen window of her comfortable, country home busy with some household duty, while her daughter was preparing dinner.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading And her question now was spoken in tones much more kind and benevolent than her words.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Mother Hilman sat at the kitchen window of her comfortable, country home busy with some household duty, while her daughter was preparing dinner.
make calm or still
From this reading Mrs. Hilman was one of those fortunate souls whose spirit is like the calm, unruffled sea.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Mother Hilman sat at the kitchen window of her comfortable, country home busy with some household duty, while her daughter was preparing dinner.
seemingly without interruption
From this reading She had a trust in God and a love for mankind that kept her heart continually at peace.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Mother Hilman sat at the kitchen window of her comfortable, country home busy with some household duty, while her daughter was preparing dinner.
a female human offspring
From this reading Mother Hilman sat at the kitchen window of her comfortable, country home busy with some household duty, while her daughter was preparing dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Mother Hilman sat at the kitchen window of her comfortable, country home busy with some household duty, while her daughter was preparing dinner.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Mother Hilman sat at the kitchen window of her comfortable, country home busy with some household duty, while her daughter was preparing dinner.
divisible by two
From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had a trust in God and a love for mankind that kept her heart continually at peace.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading Mrs. Hilman was one of those fortunate souls whose spirit is like the calm, unruffled sea.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading She had a trust in God and a love for mankind that kept her heart continually at peace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a trust in God and a love for mankind that kept her heart continually at peace.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She had a trust in God and a love for mankind that kept her heart continually at peace.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
Hilman
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From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
HILMAN'S
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From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mother Hilman sat at the kitchen window of her comfortable, country home busy with some household duty, while her daughter was preparing dinner.
a social unit living together
From this reading Mother Hilman sat at the kitchen window of her comfortable, country home busy with some household duty, while her daughter was preparing dinner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Hilman was one of those fortunate souls whose spirit is like the calm, unruffled sea.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She had a trust in God and a love for mankind that kept her heart continually at peace.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading And her question now was spoken in tones much more kind and benevolent than her words.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading Mother Hilman sat at the kitchen window of her comfortable, country home busy with some household duty, while her daughter was preparing dinner.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mrs. Hilman was one of those fortunate souls whose spirit is like the calm, unruffled sea.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She had a trust in God and a love for mankind that kept her heart continually at peace.
madcapnounUS /ˈmædkæp/
a reckless impetuous irresponsible person
From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading She had a trust in God and a love for mankind that kept her heart continually at peace.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And her question now was spoken in tones much more kind and benevolent than her words.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Hilman was one of those fortunate souls whose spirit is like the calm, unruffled sea.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading And her question now was spoken in tones much more kind and benevolent than her words.
Nettie
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From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And her question now was spoken in tones much more kind and benevolent than her words.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mrs. Hilman was one of those fortunate souls whose spirit is like the calm, unruffled sea.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading She had a trust in God and a love for mankind that kept her heart continually at peace.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
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 Mother Hilman sat at the kitchen window of her comfortable, country home busy with some household duty, while her daughter was preparing dinner.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading And her question now was spoken in tones much more kind and benevolent than her words.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mother Hilman sat at the kitchen window of her comfortable, country home busy with some household duty, while her daughter was preparing dinner.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Mrs. Hilman was one of those fortunate souls whose spirit is like the calm, unruffled sea.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a trust in God and a love for mankind that kept her heart continually at peace.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mother Hilman sat at the kitchen window of her comfortable, country home busy with some household duty, while her daughter was preparing dinner.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Mrs. Hilman was one of those fortunate souls whose spirit is like the calm, unruffled sea.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Mrs. Hilman was one of those fortunate souls whose spirit is like the calm, unruffled sea.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading And her question now was spoken in tones much more kind and benevolent than her words.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And her question now was spoken in tones much more kind and benevolent than her words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mother Hilman sat at the kitchen window of her comfortable, country home busy with some household duty, while her daughter was preparing dinner.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Mrs. Hilman was one of those fortunate souls whose spirit is like the calm, unruffled sea.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading She had a trust in God and a love for mankind that kept her heart continually at peace.
unruffledadjectiveUS /ənˈrʌfəld/
free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
From this reading Mrs. Hilman was one of those fortunate souls whose spirit is like the calm, unruffled sea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mother Hilman sat at the kitchen window of her comfortable, country home busy with some household duty, while her daughter was preparing dinner.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mother Hilman sat at the kitchen window of her comfortable, country home busy with some household duty, while her daughter was preparing dinner.
belonging to which person
From this reading Mrs. Hilman was one of those fortunate souls whose spirit is like the calm, unruffled sea.
Wilbur
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From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Mother Hilman sat at the kitchen window of her comfortable, country home busy with some household duty, while her daughter was preparing dinner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mother Hilman sat at the kitchen window of her comfortable, country home busy with some household duty, while her daughter was preparing dinner.
the words that are spoken
From this reading And her question now was spoken in tones much more kind and benevolent than her words.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading MOTHER HILMAN’S OPINION “Nettie,” asked Mother Hilman in her even, placid tones, “what do you think of that young madcap Wilbur Hill?”
