used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rhoda was very nearly, if not quite, in a passion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Phoebe turned and looked at her.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
in a state of sleep
From this reading A few minutes later she was asleep.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Phoebe turned and looked at her.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "Well, mind your business!" said Rhoda, rather fiercely.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few minutes later she was asleep.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading "Well, mind your business!" said Rhoda, rather fiercely.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
in a gradual manner
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Phoebe turned and looked at her.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Rhoda was very nearly, if not quite, in a passion.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rhoda was very nearly, if not quite, in a passion.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A few minutes later she was asleep.
LatrobenounUS /lɑːˈtroʊb/
United States architect (born in England) whose works include the chambers of the United States Congress and the Supreme Court; considered the first professional architect in the United States (1764-1820)
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Phoebe turned and looked at her.
a woman of refinement
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Well, mind your business!" said Rhoda, rather fiercely.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A few minutes later she was asleep.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Rhoda was very nearly, if not quite, in a passion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rhoda was very nearly, if not quite, in a passion.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Rhoda was very nearly, if not quite, in a passion.
PhoebenounUS /ˈfiːbi/
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Phoebe turned and looked at her.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Rhoda was very nearly, if not quite, in a passion.
on the contrary
From this reading "Well, mind your business!" said Rhoda, rather fiercely.
Rhoda
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From this reading Rhoda was very nearly, if not quite, in a passion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
express a supposition
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Phoebe turned and looked at her.
precisely as stated
From this reading Rhoda was very nearly, if not quite, in a passion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rhoda was very nearly, if not quite, in a passion.
(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 "Well, mind your business!" said Rhoda, rather fiercely.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Cousin," she said, gently, "you will see me try to please Madam, since 'tis my duty: but if you suppose 'tis with any further object, such as what she might give me, you very ill know Phoebe Latrobe."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, mind your business!" said Rhoda, rather fiercely.
