used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
be able to spare or give up
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
(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 The remaining history of this singular individual was one of quiet calm, and yet benevolent exertion in all good works of faith and love.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She lived a retired, though not a secluded life, on the banks of the Hawkesbury, fulfilling the duties of her station as a good wife, aunt, sister, and mother, in an exemplary manner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She lived a retired, though not a secluded life, on the banks of the Hawkesbury, fulfilling the duties of her station as a good wife, aunt, sister, and mother, in an exemplary manner.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading She lived a retired, though not a secluded life, on the banks of the Hawkesbury, fulfilling the duties of her station as a good wife, aunt, sister, and mother, in an exemplary manner.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading She lived a retired, though not a secluded life, on the banks of the Hawkesbury, fulfilling the duties of her station as a good wife, aunt, sister, and mother, in an exemplary manner.
Barry
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From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading The remaining history of this singular individual was one of quiet calm, and yet benevolent exertion in all good works of faith and love.
make calm or still
From this reading The remaining history of this singular individual was one of quiet calm, and yet benevolent exertion in all good works of faith and love.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
Catchpole's
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From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
charitableadjectiveUS /ˈtʃærətəbəl/
relating to or characterized by charity
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
ChristiansnounUS /ˈkrɪstʃənz/
plural of “christian” — a religious person who believes Jesus is the Christ and who is a member of a Christian denomination
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
constancynounUS /ˈkɑːnstənsi/
the quality of being enduring and free from change or variation
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
deedsnounUS /diːdz/
performance of moral or religious acts
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She lived a retired, though not a secluded life, on the banks of the Hawkesbury, fulfilling the duties of her station as a good wife, aunt, sister, and mother, in an exemplary manner.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
exemplaryadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzempləri/
worthy of imitation
From this reading She lived a retired, though not a secluded life, on the banks of the Hawkesbury, fulfilling the duties of her station as a good wife, aunt, sister, and mother, in an exemplary manner.
exertionnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃən/
use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading The remaining history of this singular individual was one of quiet calm, and yet benevolent exertion in all good works of faith and love.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The remaining history of this singular individual was one of quiet calm, and yet benevolent exertion in all good works of faith and love.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading She lived highly respected in the situation to which her husband's good qualities and good fortune had raised her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
fulfillingverbUS /fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ/
inflected form of “fulfil” — put in effect
From this reading She lived a retired, though not a secluded life, on the banks of the Hawkesbury, fulfilling the duties of her station as a good wife, aunt, sister, and mother, in an exemplary manner.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She lived highly respected in the situation to which her husband's good qualities and good fortune had raised her.
Hawkesbury
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From this reading She lived a retired, though not a secluded life, on the banks of the Hawkesbury, fulfilling the duties of her station as a good wife, aunt, sister, and mother, in an exemplary manner.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading She lived highly respected in the situation to which her husband's good qualities and good fortune had raised her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The remaining history of this singular individual was one of quiet calm, and yet benevolent exertion in all good works of faith and love.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She lived highly respected in the situation to which her husband's good qualities and good fortune had raised her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
imitatedverbUS /ˈɪməteɪtɪd/
past form of “imitate” — reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The remaining history of this singular individual was one of quiet calm, and yet benevolent exertion in all good works of faith and love.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She lived highly respected in the situation to which her husband's good qualities and good fortune had raised her.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She lived a retired, though not a secluded life, on the banks of the Hawkesbury, fulfilling the duties of her station as a good wife, aunt, sister, and mother, in an exemplary manner.
Margaret
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From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She lived a retired, though not a secluded life, on the banks of the Hawkesbury, fulfilling the duties of her station as a good wife, aunt, sister, and mother, in an exemplary manner.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She lived a retired, though not a secluded life, on the banks of the Hawkesbury, fulfilling the duties of her station as a good wife, aunt, sister, and mother, in an exemplary manner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The remaining history of this singular individual was one of quiet calm, and yet benevolent exertion in all good works of faith and love.
philanthropynounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The remaining history of this singular individual was one of quiet calm, and yet benevolent exertion in all good works of faith and love.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading She lived highly respected in the situation to which her husband's good qualities and good fortune had raised her.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
not used up
From this reading The remaining history of this singular individual was one of quiet calm, and yet benevolent exertion in all good works of faith and love.
repentancenounUS /rɪˈpentəns/
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading She lived highly respected in the situation to which her husband's good qualities and good fortune had raised her.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading She lived a retired, though not a secluded life, on the banks of the Hawkesbury, fulfilling the duties of her station as a good wife, aunt, sister, and mother, in an exemplary manner.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading She lived a retired, though not a secluded life, on the banks of the Hawkesbury, fulfilling the duties of her station as a good wife, aunt, sister, and mother, in an exemplary manner.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She lived highly respected in the situation to which her husband's good qualities and good fortune had raised her.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
unusual or striking
From this reading The remaining history of this singular individual was one of quiet calm, and yet benevolent exertion in all good works of faith and love.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading She lived a retired, though not a secluded life, on the banks of the Hawkesbury, fulfilling the duties of her station as a good wife, aunt, sister, and mother, in an exemplary manner.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading She lived highly respected in the situation to which her husband's good qualities and good fortune had raised her.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading She lived a retired, though not a secluded life, on the banks of the Hawkesbury, fulfilling the duties of her station as a good wife, aunt, sister, and mother, in an exemplary manner.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She lived a retired, though not a secluded life, on the banks of the Hawkesbury, fulfilling the duties of her station as a good wife, aunt, sister, and mother, in an exemplary manner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading CONCLUSION If true love and constancy are noble qualities in the heart of man, and prompt him to deeds of generous philanthropy, they deserve to be recorded and imitated from the example of John Barry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The remaining history of this singular individual was one of quiet calm, and yet benevolent exertion in all good works of faith and love.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading She lived a retired, though not a secluded life, on the banks of the Hawkesbury, fulfilling the duties of her station as a good wife, aunt, sister, and mother, in an exemplary manner.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading The remaining history of this singular individual was one of quiet calm, and yet benevolent exertion in all good works of faith and love.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading And if sincerity and repentance be qualities worthy the charitable consideration of good Christians, Margaret Catchpole's career in this life, and especially her latter days, will not afford a bad example of the promise of "the life that now is, and of that which is to come."
but in spite of that
From this reading The remaining history of this singular individual was one of quiet calm, and yet benevolent exertion in all good works of faith and love.
