used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
accomplishingverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect
From this reading Once upon the ground, and satisfied that the girl would prove a wife of the desired brand, she had no doubt of accomplishing the shipment of the goods.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading If needs be, she would journey to Italy, and make sure by a close survey of Marianna that hers was not a nature likely to attempt a ruling of the roost.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
have
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading Once upon the ground, and satisfied that the girl would prove a wife of the desired brand, she had no doubt of accomplishing the shipment of the goods.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading CAROLINA RESOLVES TO GO COURTING UPON the facts brought out Carolina decided that Marianna would do very well.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If needs be, she would journey to Italy, and make sure by a close survey of Marianna that hers was not a nature likely to attempt a ruling of the roost.
CAROLINAnounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading CAROLINA RESOLVES TO GO COURTING UPON the facts brought out Carolina decided that Marianna would do very well.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading If needs be, she would journey to Italy, and make sure by a close survey of Marianna that hers was not a nature likely to attempt a ruling of the roost.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
COURTINGnounUS /ˈkɔːrtɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading CAROLINA RESOLVES TO GO COURTING UPON the facts brought out Carolina decided that Marianna would do very well.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
recognizable; marked
From this reading CAROLINA RESOLVES TO GO COURTING UPON the facts brought out Carolina decided that Marianna would do very well.
wanted intensely
From this reading Once upon the ground, and satisfied that the girl would prove a wife of the desired brand, she had no doubt of accomplishing the shipment of the goods.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading CAROLINA RESOLVES TO GO COURTING UPON the facts brought out Carolina decided that Marianna would do very well.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Once upon the ground, and satisfied that the girl would prove a wife of the desired brand, she had no doubt of accomplishing the shipment of the goods.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading CAROLINA RESOLVES TO GO COURTING UPON the facts brought out Carolina decided that Marianna would do very well.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
filliped
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
a young female
From this reading Once upon the ground, and satisfied that the girl would prove a wife of the desired brand, she had no doubt of accomplishing the shipment of the goods.
gloamingnounUS /ˈɡloʊmɪŋ/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CAROLINA RESOLVES TO GO COURTING UPON the facts brought out Carolina decided that Marianna would do very well.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading Once upon the ground, and satisfied that the girl would prove a wife of the desired brand, she had no doubt of accomplishing the shipment of the goods.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Once upon the ground, and satisfied that the girl would prove a wife of the desired brand, she had no doubt of accomplishing the shipment of the goods.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once upon the ground, and satisfied that the girl would prove a wife of the desired brand, she had no doubt of accomplishing the shipment of the goods.
hazardousadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/
involving risk or danger
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading If needs be, she would journey to Italy, and make sure by a close survey of Marianna that hers was not a nature likely to attempt a ruling of the roost.
a social unit living together
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If needs be, she would journey to Italy, and make sure by a close survey of Marianna that hers was not a nature likely to attempt a ruling of the roost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading If needs be, she would journey to Italy, and make sure by a close survey of Marianna that hers was not a nature likely to attempt a ruling of the roost.
Jesuitrynoun
the theology or the practices of the Jesuits (often considered to be casuistic)
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading If needs be, she would journey to Italy, and make sure by a close survey of Marianna that hers was not a nature likely to attempt a ruling of the roost.
laudableadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading If needs be, she would journey to Italy, and make sure by a close survey of Marianna that hers was not a nature likely to attempt a ruling of the roost.
engage in
From this reading If needs be, she would journey to Italy, and make sure by a close survey of Marianna that hers was not a nature likely to attempt a ruling of the roost.
Marianna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAROLINA RESOLVES TO GO COURTING UPON the facts brought out Carolina decided that Marianna would do very well.
matedadjectiveUS /ˈmeɪtɪd/
mated sexually
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading If needs be, she would journey to Italy, and make sure by a close survey of Marianna that hers was not a nature likely to attempt a ruling of the roost.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading If needs be, she would journey to Italy, and make sure by a close survey of Marianna that hers was not a nature likely to attempt a ruling of the roost.
not any; not one
From this reading Once upon the ground, and satisfied that the girl would prove a wife of the desired brand, she had no doubt of accomplishing the shipment of the goods.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If needs be, she would journey to Italy, and make sure by a close survey of Marianna that hers was not a nature likely to attempt a ruling of the roost.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
on one occasion
From this reading Once upon the ground, and satisfied that the girl would prove a wife of the desired brand, she had no doubt of accomplishing the shipment of the goods.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading CAROLINA RESOLVES TO GO COURTING UPON the facts brought out Carolina decided that Marianna would do very well.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Once upon the ground, and satisfied that the girl would prove a wife of the desired brand, she had no doubt of accomplishing the shipment of the goods.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
RESOLVESnounUS /riˈzɑːlvz/
plural of “resolve” — the trait of being resolute
From this reading CAROLINA RESOLVES TO GO COURTING UPON the facts brought out Carolina decided that Marianna would do very well.
roostverbUS /ruːst/
sit, as on a branch
From this reading If needs be, she would journey to Italy, and make sure by a close survey of Marianna that hers was not a nature likely to attempt a ruling of the roost.
rulingnounUS /ˈruːlɪŋ/
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
From this reading If needs be, she would journey to Italy, and make sure by a close survey of Marianna that hers was not a nature likely to attempt a ruling of the roost.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Once upon the ground, and satisfied that the girl would prove a wife of the desired brand, she had no doubt of accomplishing the shipment of the goods.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
shipmentnounUS /ˈʃɪpmənt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading Once upon the ground, and satisfied that the girl would prove a wife of the desired brand, she had no doubt of accomplishing the shipment of the goods.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading If needs be, she would journey to Italy, and make sure by a close survey of Marianna that hers was not a nature likely to attempt a ruling of the roost.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading If needs be, she would journey to Italy, and make sure by a close survey of Marianna that hers was not a nature likely to attempt a ruling of the roost.
sweetheartnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrt/
a person loved by another person
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading CAROLINA RESOLVES TO GO COURTING UPON the facts brought out Carolina decided that Marianna would do very well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAROLINA RESOLVES TO GO COURTING UPON the facts brought out Carolina decided that Marianna would do very well.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CAROLINA RESOLVES TO GO COURTING UPON the facts brought out Carolina decided that Marianna would do very well.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
triflingnounUS /ˈtraɪflɪŋ/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading CAROLINA RESOLVES TO GO COURTING UPON the facts brought out Carolina decided that Marianna would do very well.
precisely as stated
From this reading CAROLINA RESOLVES TO GO COURTING UPON the facts brought out Carolina decided that Marianna would do very well.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
(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 CAROLINA RESOLVES TO GO COURTING UPON the facts brought out Carolina decided that Marianna would do very well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
at the time that
From this reading To the Jesuitry of her view, a wife of eighteen and a husband of gloaming forty were well mated when their union would serve her own most laudable purpose; and as for any trifling obstacle like a sweetheart, that could be filliped away.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading But the leap was far too hazardous to be taken in the dark, and the prudence that guided her in the selection of other household belongings she would now bring to bear in choosing a wife.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading CAROLINA RESOLVES TO GO COURTING UPON the facts brought out Carolina decided that Marianna would do very well.
