used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And as if some definite mark had been turned, the winter season closed upon the valley in a gentle mood.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the frost took no more than a tentative nibble now and then.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading And as if some definite mark had been turned, the winter season closed upon the valley in a gentle mood.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading And as if some definite mark had been turned, the winter season closed upon the valley in a gentle mood.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The driving rains of the fall gave way to January snows.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading The driving rains of the fall gave way to January snows.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
frostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading But the frost took no more than a tentative nibble now and then.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The driving rains of the fall gave way to January snows.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading And as if some definite mark had been turned, the winter season closed upon the valley in a gentle mood.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And as if some definite mark had been turned, the winter season closed upon the valley in a gentle mood.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
Hollister
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
houseworknounUS /ˈhaʊswɜːrk/
the work of cleaning and running a house
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
the quality of being humane
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And as if some definite mark had been turned, the winter season closed upon the valley in a gentle mood.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading The driving rains of the fall gave way to January snows.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
lusty-lunged
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading And as if some definite mark had been turned, the winter season closed upon the valley in a gentle mood.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading And as if some definite mark had been turned, the winter season closed upon the valley in a gentle mood.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the frost took no more than a tentative nibble now and then.
morselnounUS /ˈmɔːrsəl/
a small quantity of anything
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
nibbleverbUS /ˈnɪbəl/
bite off very small pieces
From this reading But the frost took no more than a tentative nibble now and then.
not any; not one
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But the frost took no more than a tentative nibble now and then.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The driving rains of the fall gave way to January snows.
red-facedadjective
(especially of the face) reddened or suffused with or as if with blood from emotion or exertion
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading And as if some definite mark had been turned, the winter season closed upon the valley in a gentle mood.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
snowsnounUS /snoʊz/
plural of “snow” — precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The driving rains of the fall gave way to January snows.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And as if some definite mark had been turned, the winter season closed upon the valley in a gentle mood.
carry out
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
tentativeadjectiveUS /ˈtentətɪv/
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
From this reading But the frost took no more than a tentative nibble now and then.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But the frost took no more than a tentative nibble now and then.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But the frost took no more than a tentative nibble now and then.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
Toba
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But the frost took no more than a tentative nibble now and then.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading And as if some definite mark had been turned, the winter season closed upon the valley in a gentle mood.
typicaladjectiveUS /ˈtɪpəkəl/
exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category
From this reading She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And as if some definite mark had been turned, the winter season closed upon the valley in a gentle mood.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading And as if some definite mark had been turned, the winter season closed upon the valley in a gentle mood.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The driving rains of the fall gave way to January snows.
(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 She was a typical mother in so far as she held the conviction that no one could attend so well as herself the needs of that small, red-faced, lusty-lunged morsel of humanity.
at the time that
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading And as if some definite mark had been turned, the winter season closed upon the valley in a gentle mood.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading When they came back to the Toba, Hollister brought in a woman to relieve Doris of housework and help her take care of the baby, although Doris was jealous of that privilege.
