used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GATHERED FLOWER The printed circulars were issued in Phebe's own name.
the state of being absent
From this reading Fellow tradespeople marvelled that in the absence of the husband there should be an extension of the business.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Fellow tradespeople marvelled that in the absence of the husband there should be an extension of the business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
attributableadjectiveUS /əˈtrɪbjətəbəl/
capable of being attributed
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Fellow tradespeople marvelled that in the absence of the husband there should be an extension of the business.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
the two together, not just one
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Fellow tradespeople marvelled that in the absence of the husband there should be an extension of the business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
circularsnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjələrz/
plural of “circular” — an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading A GATHERED FLOWER The printed circulars were issued in Phebe's own name.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
credit'snounUS /ˈkredɪts/
possessive form of “credit” — approval
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
characterized by great determination
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
draperynounUS /ˈdreɪpəri/
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
extensionnounUS /ɪkˈstenʃən/
a mutually agreed delay in the date set for the completion of a job or payment of a debt
From this reading Fellow tradespeople marvelled that in the absence of the husband there should be an extension of the business.
a boy or man
From this reading Fellow tradespeople marvelled that in the absence of the husband there should be an extension of the business.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The very first trial of the new scheme showed that it would prove a success.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading A GATHERED FLOWER The printed circulars were issued in Phebe's own name.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
brought together in one place
From this reading A GATHERED FLOWER The printed circulars were issued in Phebe's own name.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
grocerynounUS /ˈɡroʊsəri/
a marketplace where groceries are sold
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
housewife's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A GATHERED FLOWER The printed circulars were issued in Phebe's own name.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading A GATHERED FLOWER The printed circulars were issued in Phebe's own name.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The very first trial of the new scheme showed that it would prove a success.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
marvelledverbUS /mɑːrˈveld/
inflected form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading Fellow tradespeople marvelled that in the absence of the husband there should be an extension of the business.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A GATHERED FLOWER The printed circulars were issued in Phebe's own name.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The very first trial of the new scheme showed that it would prove a success.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The very first trial of the new scheme showed that it would prove a success.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A GATHERED FLOWER The printed circulars were issued in Phebe's own name.
Phebe's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A GATHERED FLOWER The printed circulars were issued in Phebe's own name.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading A GATHERED FLOWER The printed circulars were issued in Phebe's own name.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading The very first trial of the new scheme showed that it would prove a success.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
ReynoldsnounUS /ˈrenəldz/
English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The very first trial of the new scheme showed that it would prove a success.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The very first trial of the new scheme showed that it would prove a success.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The very first trial of the new scheme showed that it would prove a success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The very first trial of the new scheme showed that it would prove a success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A GATHERED FLOWER The printed circulars were issued in Phebe's own name.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Fellow tradespeople marvelled that in the absence of the husband there should be an extension of the business.
a special situation
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
tradespeoplenoun
people engaged in trade
From this reading Fellow tradespeople marvelled that in the absence of the husband there should be an extension of the business.
the act of testing something
From this reading The very first trial of the new scheme showed that it would prove a success.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very first trial of the new scheme showed that it would prove a success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
(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 Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A GATHERED FLOWER The printed circulars were issued in Phebe's own name.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether she had the legal right to do this or not she did not know, but knew well enough the moral right was hers.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading This was largely attributable to two things; first, to Reynolds' "push": the scheme being largely his own he felt the responsibility of it, and for his own credit's sake determined it should "go"; the other thing was Phebe's good sense; the grocery department she conducted from a housewife's standpoint, the drapery department from a Christian woman's standpoint, and thus in both had a considerable advantage over her husband.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The very first trial of the new scheme showed that it would prove a success.
