used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She was allowed to minister to Mr. Digby, she was constantly with him, and intercourse and lessons were tasted with redoubled zest.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was allowed to minister to Mr. Digby, she was constantly with him, and intercourse and lessons were tasted with redoubled zest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
BUSBYnounUS /ˈbʌzbi/
tall hat; worn by some British soldiers on ceremonial occasions
From this reading BUSBY.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading She was allowed to minister to Mr. Digby, she was constantly with him, and intercourse and lessons were tasted with redoubled zest.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
Digby
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From this reading She was allowed to minister to Mr. Digby, she was constantly with him, and intercourse and lessons were tasted with redoubled zest.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was allowed to minister to Mr. Digby, she was constantly with him, and intercourse and lessons were tasted with redoubled zest.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
a message received and understood
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading She was allowed to minister to Mr. Digby, she was constantly with him, and intercourse and lessons were tasted with redoubled zest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading She was allowed to minister to Mr. Digby, she was constantly with him, and intercourse and lessons were tasted with redoubled zest.
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading She was allowed to minister to Mr. Digby, she was constantly with him, and intercourse and lessons were tasted with redoubled zest.
ministrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She was allowed to minister to Mr. Digby, she was constantly with him, and intercourse and lessons were tasted with redoubled zest.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
redoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading She was allowed to minister to Mr. Digby, she was constantly with him, and intercourse and lessons were tasted with redoubled zest.
Rotha
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From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was allowed to minister to Mr. Digby, she was constantly with him, and intercourse and lessons were tasted with redoubled zest.
shunnedverbUS /ʃʌnd/
inflected form of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading She was allowed to minister to Mr. Digby, she was constantly with him, and intercourse and lessons were tasted with redoubled zest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
unalloyedadjectiveUS /əˈnælɔɪd/
free from admixture
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
precisely as stated
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The weeks that now followed were a time of happiness to Rotha, as perfect as in her present circumstances it was possible for her to know.
at the time that
From this reading For she was kept very busy at her old studies, and new ones were added; she read aloud a good deal; Mr. Digby never shunned talk when she wanted information or help in any puzzle; and the meal times, when ministry was varied and the conversation ran upon lighter topics, were hours of unalloyed enjoyment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She was allowed to minister to Mr. Digby, she was constantly with him, and intercourse and lessons were tasted with redoubled zest.
zestnounUS /zest/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading She was allowed to minister to Mr. Digby, she was constantly with him, and intercourse and lessons were tasted with redoubled zest.
