used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading Master Hunt is assisting us in the work, which God's grace alone can accomplish, we being but weak instruments in His hands."
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Master Hunt is assisting us in the work, which God's grace alone can accomplish, we being but weak instruments in His hands."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Master Hunt is assisting us in the work, which God's grace alone can accomplish, we being but weak instruments in His hands."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
Audley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I had no intention of offending her," said Captain Smith, "but her manner proves that if she stays much longer here she will be spoilt."
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Master Hunt is assisting us in the work, which God's grace alone can accomplish, we being but weak instruments in His hands."
benightedadjectiveUS /bɪˈnaɪtɪd/
overtaken by night or darkness
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Master Hunt is assisting us in the work, which God's grace alone can accomplish, we being but weak instruments in His hands."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
countrymennounUS /ˈkʌntrimɪn/
plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
a female human offspring
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
fainadjectiveUS /feɪn/
having made preparations
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
forbidverbUS /fərˈbɪd/
command against
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
freaknounUS /friːk/
a person or animal that is markedly unusual or deformed
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Master Hunt is assisting us in the work, which God's grace alone can accomplish, we being but weak instruments in His hands."
GospelnounUS /ˈɡɑːspəl/
the four books in the New Testament (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) that tell the story of Christ's life and teachings
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Master Hunt is assisting us in the work, which God's grace alone can accomplish, we being but weak instruments in His hands."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Master Hunt is assisting us in the work, which God's grace alone can accomplish, we being but weak instruments in His hands."
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I had no intention of offending her," said Captain Smith, "but her manner proves that if she stays much longer here she will be spoilt."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Master Hunt is assisting us in the work, which God's grace alone can accomplish, we being but weak instruments in His hands."
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Master Hunt is assisting us in the work, which God's grace alone can accomplish, we being but weak instruments in His hands."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I had no intention of offending her," said Captain Smith, "but her manner proves that if she stays much longer here she will be spoilt."
impartingnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the transmission of information
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
instructverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkt/
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
instrumentsnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənts/
plural of “instrument” — a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Master Hunt is assisting us in the work, which God's grace alone can accomplish, we being but weak instruments in His hands."
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "I had no intention of offending her," said Captain Smith, "but her manner proves that if she stays much longer here she will be spoilt."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
Lettice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
for more time
From this reading "I had no intention of offending her," said Captain Smith, "but her manner proves that if she stays much longer here she will be spoilt."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I had no intention of offending her," said Captain Smith, "but her manner proves that if she stays much longer here she will be spoilt."
social deportment
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Master Hunt is assisting us in the work, which God's grace alone can accomplish, we being but weak instruments in His hands."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I had no intention of offending her," said Captain Smith, "but her manner proves that if she stays much longer here she will be spoilt."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
not any; not one
From this reading "I had no intention of offending her," said Captain Smith, "but her manner proves that if she stays much longer here she will be spoilt."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
offendingadjectiveUS /əˈfendɪŋ/
offending against or breaking a law or rule
From this reading "I had no intention of offending her," said Captain Smith, "but her manner proves that if she stays much longer here she will be spoilt."
and nothing more
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
PocahontasnounUS /ˌpoʊkəˈhɑːntəs/
a Powhatan woman (the daughter of Powhatan) who befriended the English at Jamestown and is said to have saved Captain John Smith's life (1595-1617)
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading "I had no intention of offending her," said Captain Smith, "but her manner proves that if she stays much longer here she will be spoilt."
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
done under pressure
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
and nothing more
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading "I had no intention of offending her," said Captain Smith, "but her manner proves that if she stays much longer here she will be spoilt."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
spoiltadjective
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading "I had no intention of offending her," said Captain Smith, "but her manner proves that if she stays much longer here she will be spoilt."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
staysnounUS /steɪz/
a woman's close-fitting foundation garment
From this reading "I had no intention of offending her," said Captain Smith, "but her manner proves that if she stays much longer here she will be spoilt."
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Master Hunt is assisting us in the work, which God's grace alone can accomplish, we being but weak instruments in His hands."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Master Hunt is assisting us in the work, which God's grace alone can accomplish, we being but weak instruments in His hands."
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Master Hunt is assisting us in the work, which God's grace alone can accomplish, we being but weak instruments in His hands."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Master Hunt is assisting us in the work, which God's grace alone can accomplish, we being but weak instruments in His hands."
which person or people
From this reading Pocahontas, who had understood something of what was said, casting an angry look at the captain, burst into tears--then, taking the hand of Lettice, she rushed out of the room.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I had no intention of offending her," said Captain Smith, "but her manner proves that if she stays much longer here she will be spoilt."
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading "My daughter simply wished to please her, and it is but a harmless freak," answered Mistress Audley, "though I acknowledge that her Indian costume becomes her best."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Master Hunt is assisting us in the work, which God's grace alone can accomplish, we being but weak instruments in His hands."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Heaven forbid!" said Mistress Audley; "our great wish is not only to instruct her in English manners, but to teach her the simple truths of the Gospel, that she may assist in imparting them to her benighted countrymen, and for that purpose I would fain keep her here as long as her father will allow her to stay.
