Chapter X · Chapter 10

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

later than; following

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading What the womanly woman desired was to remain an Incentive, an Ideal, an Inspiration.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading No womanly woman cared to make a career.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

wanted intensely

From this reading What the womanly woman desired was to remain an Incentive, an Ideal, an Inspiration.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading If the womanly woman possessed a talent, she did not use it--for this would unsex her--she sacrificed it in herself in order that she might return it to the race through her sons.

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From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading If the womanly woman possessed a talent, she did not use it--for this would unsex her--she sacrificed it in herself in order that she might return it to the race through her sons.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading If the womanly woman possessed a talent, she did not use it--for this would unsex her--she sacrificed it in herself in order that she might return it to the race through her sons.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

a social unit living together

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal

From this reading What the womanly woman desired was to remain an Incentive, an Ideal, an Inspiration.

having no employment

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the womanly woman possessed a talent, she did not use it--for this would unsex her--she sacrificed it in herself in order that she might return it to the race through her sons.

making a strong or vivid impression

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

a positive motivational influence

From this reading What the womanly woman desired was to remain an Incentive, an Ideal, an Inspiration.

arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity

From this reading What the womanly woman desired was to remain an Incentive, an Ideal, an Inspiration.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

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From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

engage in

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

not any; not one

From this reading No womanly woman cared to make a career.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

a city in central Florida; site of Walt Disney World

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading If the womanly woman possessed a talent, she did not use it--for this would unsex her--she sacrificed it in herself in order that she might return it to the race through her sons.

past form of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

third-person singular of “preach” — deliver a sermon

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

any competition

From this reading If the womanly woman possessed a talent, she did not use it--for this would unsex her--she sacrificed it in herself in order that she might return it to the race through her sons.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading What the womanly woman desired was to remain an Incentive, an Ideal, an Inspiration.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading If the womanly woman possessed a talent, she did not use it--for this would unsex her--she sacrificed it in herself in order that she might return it to the race through her sons.

a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

past form of “sacrifice” — endure the loss of

From this reading If the womanly woman possessed a talent, she did not use it--for this would unsex her--she sacrificed it in herself in order that she might return it to the race through her sons.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

plural of “sermon” — an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

plural of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading If the womanly woman possessed a talent, she did not use it--for this would unsex her--she sacrificed it in herself in order that she might return it to the race through her sons.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading If the womanly woman possessed a talent, she did not use it--for this would unsex her--she sacrificed it in herself in order that she might return it to the race through her sons.

the words of something written

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading If the womanly woman possessed a talent, she did not use it--for this would unsex her--she sacrificed it in herself in order that she might return it to the race through her sons.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading If the womanly woman possessed a talent, she did not use it--for this would unsex her--she sacrificed it in herself in order that she might return it to the race through her sons.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

deprive of sex or sexual powers

From this reading If the womanly woman possessed a talent, she did not use it--for this would unsex her--she sacrificed it in herself in order that she might return it to the race through her sons.

the act of using

From this reading If the womanly woman possessed a talent, she did not use it--for this would unsex her--she sacrificed it in herself in order that she might return it to the race through her sons.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

(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 THE REVEREND ORLANDO MULLEN PREACHES A SERMON On the following Sunday, a mild autumn morning, Mr. Mullen preached one of his most impressive sermons from the text, "_She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness_."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What the womanly woman desired was to remain an Incentive, an Ideal, an Inspiration.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

befitting or characteristic of a woman especially a mature woman

From this reading No womanly woman cared to make a career.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Woman, he said in the course of it, was created to look after the ways of her household in order that man might go out into the world and make a career.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading If the womanly woman possessed a talent, she did not use it--for this would unsex her--she sacrificed it in herself in order that she might return it to the race through her sons.