Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles."--_Emerson._ A year passed away, and Mrs. Hayden grew no better.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

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

From this reading Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles."--_Emerson._ A year passed away, and Mrs. Hayden grew no better.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles."--_Emerson._ A year passed away, and Mrs. Hayden grew no better.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles."--_Emerson._ A year passed away, and Mrs. Hayden grew no better.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading "Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading None knew better than she, how miserably she had failed to live the life that was soul satisfying--the life that brought forth fruits.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

let fall to the ground

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)

From this reading Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles."--_Emerson._ A year passed away, and Mrs. Hayden grew no better.

with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading None knew better than she, how miserably she had failed to live the life that was soul satisfying--the life that brought forth fruits.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading None knew better than she, how miserably she had failed to live the life that was soul satisfying--the life that brought forth fruits.

nervous and unable to relax

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading None knew better than she, how miserably she had failed to live the life that was soul satisfying--the life that brought forth fruits.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles."--_Emerson._ A year passed away, and Mrs. Hayden grew no better.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

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From this reading Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles."--_Emerson._ A year passed away, and Mrs. Hayden grew no better.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

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From this reading None knew better than she, how miserably she had failed to live the life that was soul satisfying--the life that brought forth fruits.

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

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

easily irritated or annoyed

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

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

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading None knew better than she, how miserably she had failed to live the life that was soul satisfying--the life that brought forth fruits.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading None knew better than she, how miserably she had failed to live the life that was soul satisfying--the life that brought forth fruits.

past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

in a miserable manner

From this reading None knew better than she, how miserably she had failed to live the life that was soul satisfying--the life that brought forth fruits.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles."--_Emerson._ A year passed away, and Mrs. Hayden grew no better.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

not any; not one

From this reading Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles."--_Emerson._ A year passed away, and Mrs. Hayden grew no better.

not one, and not any

From this reading None knew better than she, how miserably she had failed to live the life that was soul satisfying--the life that brought forth fruits.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles."--_Emerson._ A year passed away, and Mrs. Hayden grew no better.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading "Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles."--_Emerson._ A year passed away, and Mrs. Hayden grew no better.

providing abundant nourishment

From this reading None knew better than she, how miserably she had failed to live the life that was soul satisfying--the life that brought forth fruits.

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

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading None knew better than she, how miserably she had failed to live the life that was soul satisfying--the life that brought forth fruits.

plural of “stitch” — a link or loop or knot made by an implement in knitting, crocheting, embroidery, or sewing

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

carry out

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading None knew better than she, how miserably she had failed to live the life that was soul satisfying--the life that brought forth fruits.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading None knew better than she, how miserably she had failed to live the life that was soul satisfying--the life that brought forth fruits.

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

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

informal terms for clothing

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

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

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles."--_Emerson._ A year passed away, and Mrs. Hayden grew no better.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

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

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

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

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading She was not as cheerful as she had been at first, and instead of growing into the brave, patient woman she longed to become, she had grown fretful and irritable, and was in many ways different from the Mrs. Hayden Kate and Grace had talked about so enthusiastically.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Take up the threads of life at home, Let not the stitches drop; The busy world will know 'tis done Though ne'er it pause nor stop.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Nothing can bring you peace but the triumph of principles."--_Emerson._ A year passed away, and Mrs. Hayden grew no better.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "Nothing can bring you peace but yourself.