used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading With characteristic reverence for ancient usages, Salina Bowles set herself resolutely against all cooking-stoves, modern ranges and inventions of that class.
(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 With characteristic reverence for ancient usages, Salina Bowles set herself resolutely against all cooking-stoves, modern ranges and inventions of that class.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading With characteristic reverence for ancient usages, Salina Bowles set herself resolutely against all cooking-stoves, modern ranges and inventions of that class.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading A hickory back log, and good oak-wood answered her purpose quite well enough.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A hickory back log, and good oak-wood answered her purpose quite well enough.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
betideverbUS /bɪˈtaɪd/
become of; happen to
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
BOWLESverbUS /boʊlz/
third-person singular of “bowl” — roll (a ball)
From this reading SALINA BOWLES' MISSION.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading With characteristic reverence for ancient usages, Salina Bowles set herself resolutely against all cooking-stoves, modern ranges and inventions of that class.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading With characteristic reverence for ancient usages, Salina Bowles set herself resolutely against all cooking-stoves, modern ranges and inventions of that class.
contrivancesnounUS /kənˈtraɪvənsɪz/
plural of “contrivance” — a device or control that is very useful for a particular job
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
cooking-stoves
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From this reading With characteristic reverence for ancient usages, Salina Bowles set herself resolutely against all cooking-stoves, modern ranges and inventions of that class.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading A hickory back log, and good oak-wood answered her purpose quite well enough.
at any time
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
exemplaryadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzempləri/
worthy of imitation
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With characteristic reverence for ancient usages, Salina Bowles set herself resolutely against all cooking-stoves, modern ranges and inventions of that class.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A hickory back log, and good oak-wood answered her purpose quite well enough.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading With characteristic reverence for ancient usages, Salina Bowles set herself resolutely against all cooking-stoves, modern ranges and inventions of that class.
hickorynounUS /ˈhɪkəri/
valuable tough heavy hardwood from various hickory trees
From this reading A hickory back log, and good oak-wood answered her purpose quite well enough.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
inventionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃənz/
plural of “invention” — the creation of something in the mind
From this reading With characteristic reverence for ancient usages, Salina Bowles set herself resolutely against all cooking-stoves, modern ranges and inventions of that class.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
logverbUS /lɔːɡ/
enter into a log, as on ships and planes
From this reading A hickory back log, and good oak-wood answered her purpose quite well enough.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading SALINA BOWLES' MISSION.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading With characteristic reverence for ancient usages, Salina Bowles set herself resolutely against all cooking-stoves, modern ranges and inventions of that class.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
new-fangledadjective
(of a new kind or fashion) gratuitously new
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
not any; not one
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
oak-wood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A hickory back log, and good oak-wood answered her purpose quite well enough.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
many times at short intervals
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
pillarnounUS /ˈpɪlər/
a fundamental principle or practice
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading A hickory back log, and good oak-wood answered her purpose quite well enough.
rangesnounUS /ˈreɪndʒəz/
plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading With characteristic reverence for ancient usages, Salina Bowles set herself resolutely against all cooking-stoves, modern ranges and inventions of that class.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading With characteristic reverence for ancient usages, Salina Bowles set herself resolutely against all cooking-stoves, modern ranges and inventions of that class.
reverenceverbUS /ˈrevərəns/
regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of
From this reading With characteristic reverence for ancient usages, Salina Bowles set herself resolutely against all cooking-stoves, modern ranges and inventions of that class.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
SALINAnounUS /səˈliːnə/
a town in central Kansas
From this reading SALINA BOWLES' MISSION.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With characteristic reverence for ancient usages, Salina Bowles set herself resolutely against all cooking-stoves, modern ranges and inventions of that class.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With characteristic reverence for ancient usages, Salina Bowles set herself resolutely against all cooking-stoves, modern ranges and inventions of that class.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
up to a particular time
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
usagesnounUS /ˈjuːsədʒəz/
plural of “usage” — the act of using
From this reading With characteristic reverence for ancient usages, Salina Bowles set herself resolutely against all cooking-stoves, modern ranges and inventions of that class.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That exemplary female was often heard to declare that no decent meal could ever be cooked by any of these new-fangled contrivances.
(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 A hickory back log, and good oak-wood answered her purpose quite well enough.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With an honest purpose, whatever betide, She stands like a pillar of native stone, Firm and rough, with a cap of pride-- Till her trust is given, her mission done.
