used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A woman bereft of all the feminine virtues is as pitiable a sight as a head which has been shorn of its locks.
acted upon; influenced
From this reading Her death affected and upset Regina very much.
anew
From this reading A couple of years went by, and again the circumstances of the Alfred Whittakers were improved.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading A couple of years went by, and again the circumstances of the Alfred Whittakers were improved.
(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 YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
alluringadjectiveUS /əˈlʊrɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A couple of years went by, and again the circumstances of the Alfred Whittakers were improved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A woman bereft of all the feminine virtues is as pitiable a sight as a head which has been shorn of its locks.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A woman bereft of all the feminine virtues is as pitiable a sight as a head which has been shorn of its locks.
bereftadjectiveUS /bərˈeft/
unhappy in love; suffering from unrequited love
From this reading A woman bereft of all the feminine virtues is as pitiable a sight as a head which has been shorn of its locks.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A couple of years went by, and again the circumstances of the Alfred Whittakers were improved.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A couple of years went by, and again the circumstances of the Alfred Whittakers were improved.
conventionsnounUS /kənˈvenʃənz/
plural of “convention” — a large formal assembly
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading A couple of years went by, and again the circumstances of the Alfred Whittakers were improved.
courtedverbUS /ˈkɔːrtɪd/
past form of “court” — make amorous advances towards
From this reading For the old lady whose husband had courted her for seven long years was taken ill and quite suddenly died.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Her death affected and upset Regina very much.
DENE
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From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading For the old lady whose husband had courted her for seven long years was taken ill and quite suddenly died.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the old lady whose husband had courted her for seven long years was taken ill and quite suddenly died.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For the old lady whose husband had courted her for seven long years was taken ill and quite suddenly died.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A woman bereft of all the feminine virtues is as pitiable a sight as a head which has been shorn of its locks.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A woman bereft of all the feminine virtues is as pitiable a sight as a head which has been shorn of its locks.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading For the old lady whose husband had courted her for seven long years was taken ill and quite suddenly died.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading For the old lady whose husband had courted her for seven long years was taken ill and quite suddenly died.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading For the old lady whose husband had courted her for seven long years was taken ill and quite suddenly died.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading A couple of years went by, and again the circumstances of the Alfred Whittakers were improved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A woman bereft of all the feminine virtues is as pitiable a sight as a head which has been shorn of its locks.
kickingnounUS /ˈkɪkɪŋ/
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading For the old lady whose husband had courted her for seven long years was taken ill and quite suddenly died.
locksnounUS /lɑːks/
plural of “lock” — a fastener fitted to a door or drawer to keep it firmly closed
From this reading A woman bereft of all the feminine virtues is as pitiable a sight as a head which has been shorn of its locks.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading For the old lady whose husband had courted her for seven long years was taken ill and quite suddenly died.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Her death affected and upset Regina very much.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For the old lady whose husband had courted her for seven long years was taken ill and quite suddenly died.
pitiableadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiəbəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading A woman bereft of all the feminine virtues is as pitiable a sight as a head which has been shorn of its locks.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading For the old lady whose husband had courted her for seven long years was taken ill and quite suddenly died.
ReginanounUS /rɪˈdʒiːnə/
the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
From this reading Her death affected and upset Regina very much.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading For the old lady whose husband had courted her for seven long years was taken ill and quite suddenly died.
shornadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrn/
having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers
From this reading A woman bereft of all the feminine virtues is as pitiable a sight as a head which has been shorn of its locks.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading A woman bereft of all the feminine virtues is as pitiable a sight as a head which has been shorn of its locks.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading For the old lady whose husband had courted her for seven long years was taken ill and quite suddenly died.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading For the old lady whose husband had courted her for seven long years was taken ill and quite suddenly died.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
in or at that place or location
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading Her death affected and upset Regina very much.
precisely as stated
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For the old lady whose husband had courted her for seven long years was taken ill and quite suddenly died.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A couple of years went by, and again the circumstances of the Alfred Whittakers were improved.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A couple of years went by, and again the circumstances of the Alfred Whittakers were improved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A woman bereft of all the feminine virtues is as pitiable a sight as a head which has been shorn of its locks.
Whittakers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A couple of years went by, and again the circumstances of the Alfred Whittakers were improved.
belonging to which person
From this reading For the old lady whose husband had courted her for seven long years was taken ill and quite suddenly died.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A woman bereft of all the feminine virtues is as pitiable a sight as a head which has been shorn of its locks.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
a late time of life
From this reading A couple of years went by, and again the circumstances of the Alfred Whittakers were improved.
but in spite of that
From this reading YE DENE There is something very alluring in the idea of kicking down conventions, yet if this be carried too far, it is possible that all the feminine virtues will follow suit.
