used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Austin is a fine young man, and Bessie will make him a good, true helpmeet.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading May the sun shine brightly on their lives all the way.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am glad to hear it,” was his wife’s happy rejoinder.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
Austin'snounUS /ˈɔːstənz/
possessive form of “austin” — state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
Bessie
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From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading May the sun shine brightly on their lives all the way.”
without stop or interruption
From this reading “What is your prophecy on Austin’s life, my dear?” the good man continued.
dearly loved
From this reading “What is your prophecy on Austin’s life, my dear?” the good man continued.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “Austin is a fine young man, and Bessie will make him a good, true helpmeet.
firesidenounUS /ˈfaɪərsaɪd/
an area near a fireplace (usually paved and extending out into a room)
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I am glad to hear it,” was his wife’s happy rejoinder.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Austin is a fine young man, and Bessie will make him a good, true helpmeet.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading “I am glad to hear it,” was his wife’s happy rejoinder.
HAWLEY
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From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “I am glad to hear it,” was his wife’s happy rejoinder.
helpmeetnoun
a helpful partner
From this reading “Austin is a fine young man, and Bessie will make him a good, true helpmeet.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Austin is a fine young man, and Bessie will make him a good, true helpmeet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am glad to hear it,” was his wife’s happy rejoinder.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Austin is a fine young man, and Bessie will make him a good, true helpmeet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I am glad to hear it,” was his wife’s happy rejoinder.
immediately past
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading “What is your prophecy on Austin’s life, my dear?” the good man continued.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading May the sun shine brightly on their lives all the way.”
engage in
From this reading “Austin is a fine young man, and Bessie will make him a good, true helpmeet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Austin is a fine young man, and Bessie will make him a good, true helpmeet.
joined in matrimony
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading May the sun shine brightly on their lives all the way.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “What is your prophecy on Austin’s life, my dear?” the good man continued.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading May the sun shine brightly on their lives all the way.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
PARSONnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
prophecynounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading “What is your prophecy on Austin’s life, my dear?” the good man continued.
rejoindernounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading “I am glad to hear it,” was his wife’s happy rejoinder.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading May the sun shine brightly on their lives all the way.”
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading May the sun shine brightly on their lives all the way.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading May the sun shine brightly on their lives all the way.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading “Austin is a fine young man, and Bessie will make him a good, true helpmeet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am glad to hear it,” was his wife’s happy rejoinder.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading May the sun shine brightly on their lives all the way.”
well-wishers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is your prophecy on Austin’s life, my dear?” the good man continued.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading THE OPINIONS OF PARSON HAWLEY AND HIS WIFE “Austin and Bessie were married last evening,” remarked Parson Hawley, one of Austin’s well-wishers, to his wife as he stretched his feet out at his own fireside.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading “I am glad to hear it,” was his wife’s happy rejoinder.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Austin is a fine young man, and Bessie will make him a good, true helpmeet.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Austin is a fine young man, and Bessie will make him a good, true helpmeet.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What is your prophecy on Austin’s life, my dear?” the good man continued.
