used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
how long something has existed
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Ministers are only men," but she blushed with pleasure.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do ask the kind gentleman to tea!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading "I behaved beautifully while he stayed," insisted Helena.
behavedverbUS /bɪˈheɪvd/
past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading "I behaved beautifully while he stayed," insisted Helena.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading "Ministers are only men," but she blushed with pleasure.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Ministers are only men," but she blushed with pleasure.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
conquestnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkwest/
the act of conquering
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do ask the kind gentleman to tea!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Do ask the kind gentleman to tea!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
Harriet's
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From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I behaved beautifully while he stayed," insisted Helena.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading "I behaved beautifully while he stayed," insisted Helena.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I behaved beautifully while he stayed," insisted Helena.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading "I behaved beautifully while he stayed," insisted Helena.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Do ask the kind gentleman to tea!
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
the force of workers available
From this reading "Ministers are only men," but she blushed with pleasure.
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
MinistersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "Ministers are only men," but she blushed with pleasure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
and nothing more
From this reading "Ministers are only men," but she blushed with pleasure.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "Ministers are only men," but she blushed with pleasure.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
reinstatedverbUS /ˌriːɪnˈsteɪtɪd/
past form of “reinstate” — restore to the previous state or rank
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
reverentadjectiveUS /ˈrevərənt/
feeling or showing profound respect or veneration
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Ministers are only men," but she blushed with pleasure.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "I behaved beautifully while he stayed," insisted Helena.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "Do ask the kind gentleman to tea!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The minister was not only a man, but a bachelor, and Helena was at the age that best loves conquest; it was at any rate comfortable to be reinstated in cousin Harriet's good graces.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I behaved beautifully while he stayed," insisted Helena.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was certainly something to receive a book from its author, and such a tribute made her of more value to the whole reverent household.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Ministers are only men," but she blushed with pleasure.
