AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
AdonounUS /əˈduː/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
(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 THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He took Pepeeta with him, the older habitues of the tavern standing on the porch and smiling ironically as they started.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The meeting house was one of those conventional weather-boarded buildings with which all travelers in the western states are familiar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He took Pepeeta with him, the older habitues of the tavern standing on the porch and smiling ironically as they started.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The meeting house was one of those conventional weather-boarded buildings with which all travelers in the western states are familiar.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rays of the tallow candles by which it was lighted were streaming feebly out into the night.
candlesnounUS /ˈkændəlz/
plural of “candle” — stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading The rays of the tallow candles by which it was lighted were streaming feebly out into the night.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
conventionaladjectiveUS /kənˈvenʃənəl/
following accepted customs and proprieties
From this reading The meeting house was one of those conventional weather-boarded buildings with which all travelers in the western states are familiar.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The meeting house was one of those conventional weather-boarded buildings with which all travelers in the western states are familiar.
feeblyadverbUS /ˈfiːbli/
in a faint and feeble manner
From this reading The rays of the tallow candles by which it was lighted were streaming feebly out into the night.
fitnessnounUS /ˈfɪtnəs/
the quality of being suitable
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
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 WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
habituesnounUS /ˈhæbɪtʃuːz/
plural of “habitue” — a regular patron
From this reading He took Pepeeta with him, the older habitues of the tavern standing on the porch and smiling ironically as they started.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took Pepeeta with him, the older habitues of the tavern standing on the porch and smiling ironically as they started.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He took Pepeeta with him, the older habitues of the tavern standing on the porch and smiling ironically as they started.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The meeting house was one of those conventional weather-boarded buildings with which all travelers in the western states are familiar.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
ironicallyadverbUS /aɪˈrɑːnɪkli/
contrary to plan or expectation
From this reading He took Pepeeta with him, the older habitues of the tavern standing on the porch and smiling ironically as they started.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The rays of the tallow candles by which it was lighted were streaming feebly out into the night.
set afire or burning
From this reading The rays of the tallow candles by which it was lighted were streaming feebly out into the night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The meeting house was one of those conventional weather-boarded buildings with which all travelers in the western states are familiar.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He took Pepeeta with him, the older habitues of the tavern standing on the porch and smiling ironically as they started.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He took Pepeeta with him, the older habitues of the tavern standing on the porch and smiling ironically as they started.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The rays of the tallow candles by which it was lighted were streaming feebly out into the night.
Pepeeta
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took Pepeeta with him, the older habitues of the tavern standing on the porch and smiling ironically as they started.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading He took Pepeeta with him, the older habitues of the tavern standing on the porch and smiling ironically as they started.
preacher'snounUS /ˈpriːtʃərz/
possessive form of “preacher” — someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
QuakernounUS /ˈkweɪkər/
a member of the Religious Society of Friends founded by George Fox (the Friends have never called themselves Quakers)
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The rays of the tallow candles by which it was lighted were streaming feebly out into the night.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He took Pepeeta with him, the older habitues of the tavern standing on the porch and smiling ironically as they started.
having a supporting base
From this reading He took Pepeeta with him, the older habitues of the tavern standing on the porch and smiling ironically as they started.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He took Pepeeta with him, the older habitues of the tavern standing on the porch and smiling ironically as they started.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The meeting house was one of those conventional weather-boarded buildings with which all travelers in the western states are familiar.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading The rays of the tallow candles by which it was lighted were streaming feebly out into the night.
tallownounUS /ˈtæloʊ/
obtained from suet and used in making soap, candles and lubricants
From this reading The rays of the tallow candles by which it was lighted were streaming feebly out into the night.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading He took Pepeeta with him, the older habitues of the tavern standing on the porch and smiling ironically as they started.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He took Pepeeta with him, the older habitues of the tavern standing on the porch and smiling ironically as they started.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The meeting house was one of those conventional weather-boarded buildings with which all travelers in the western states are familiar.
up to a particular time
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took Pepeeta with him, the older habitues of the tavern standing on the porch and smiling ironically as they started.
travelersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location
From this reading The meeting house was one of those conventional weather-boarded buildings with which all travelers in the western states are familiar.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
the act of using
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading True to his determination, the doctor devoted the night following his advent into the little frontier village to the investigation of the Quaker preacher's fitness for his use.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The meeting house was one of those conventional weather-boarded buildings with which all travelers in the western states are familiar.
weather-boarded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The meeting house was one of those conventional weather-boarded buildings with which all travelers in the western states are familiar.
(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 WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rays of the tallow candles by which it was lighted were streaming feebly out into the night.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading The meeting house was one of those conventional weather-boarded buildings with which all travelers in the western states are familiar.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The meeting house was one of those conventional weather-boarded buildings with which all travelers in the western states are familiar.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He took Pepeeta with him, the older habitues of the tavern standing on the porch and smiling ironically as they started.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE WOMAN "One woman is fair, yet I am well; another is wise, yet I am well; but till all graces be in one woman, one woman shall not come in my grace."--Much Ado About Nothing.
