used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Everybody congratulated her on securing such a scholar, her parents loaded her with presents, and her friends envied her.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Everybody congratulated her on securing such a scholar, her parents loaded her with presents, and her friends envied her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
auntsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
barnnounUS /bɑːrn/
an outlying farm building for storing grain or animal feed and housing farm animals
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DAILY BREAD My mother ought to have been happy in her engagement.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading DAILY BREAD My mother ought to have been happy in her engagement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading Everybody congratulated her on securing such a scholar, her parents loaded her with presents, and her friends envied her.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading DAILY BREAD My mother ought to have been happy in her engagement.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading DAILY BREAD My mother ought to have been happy in her engagement.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
enviedverbUS /ˈenvid/
inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously
From this reading Everybody congratulated her on securing such a scholar, her parents loaded her with presents, and her friends envied her.
every person
From this reading Everybody congratulated her on securing such a scholar, her parents loaded her with presents, and her friends envied her.
a social unit living together
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
start firing a weapon
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Everybody congratulated her on securing such a scholar, her parents loaded her with presents, and her friends envied her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the worldly point of view my mother made a mésalliance.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading DAILY BREAD My mother ought to have been happy in her engagement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading DAILY BREAD My mother ought to have been happy in her engagement.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading DAILY BREAD My mother ought to have been happy in her engagement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
hossen
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From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
hossen's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
householdernounUS /ˈhaʊshoʊldər/
someone who owns a home
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DAILY BREAD My mother ought to have been happy in her engagement.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading Everybody congratulated her on securing such a scholar, her parents loaded her with presents, and her friends envied her.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading From the worldly point of view my mother made a mésalliance.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading DAILY BREAD My mother ought to have been happy in her engagement.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading DAILY BREAD My mother ought to have been happy in her engagement.
mésalliance
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the worldly point of view my mother made a mésalliance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Everybody congratulated her on securing such a scholar, her parents loaded her with presents, and her friends envied her.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading DAILY BREAD My mother ought to have been happy in her engagement.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Everybody congratulated her on securing such a scholar, her parents loaded her with presents, and her friends envied her.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading From the worldly point of view my mother made a mésalliance.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
presentsnounUS /ˈprezənts/
plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Everybody congratulated her on securing such a scholar, her parents loaded her with presents, and her friends envied her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
rejoiceverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪs/
feel happiness or joy
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading Everybody congratulated her on securing such a scholar, her parents loaded her with presents, and her friends envied her.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Everybody congratulated her on securing such a scholar, her parents loaded her with presents, and her friends envied her.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Everybody congratulated her on securing such a scholar, her parents loaded her with presents, and her friends envied her.
carry out
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DAILY BREAD My mother ought to have been happy in her engagement.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
undesirableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
not wanted
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading From the worldly point of view my mother made a mésalliance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true that the hossen's family consisted entirely of poor relations; there was not one solid householder among them.
at the time that
From this reading But as one of my aunts put it, when my mother objected to the association with the undesirable cousins, she could take out the cow and set fire to the barn; meaning that she could rejoice in the hossen and disregard his family.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everybody congratulated her on securing such a scholar, her parents loaded her with presents, and her friends envied her.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading From the worldly point of view my mother made a mésalliance.
