used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Joan was on her knees polishing away at the fireboard.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Joan was on her knees polishing away at the fireboard.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Dear little Nan," she said; "she used to make such dreadful tangles, but she learned to do beautiful work.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Dear little Nan," she said; "she used to make such dreadful tangles, but she learned to do beautiful work.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Doris paused by Nancy's loom and touched gently the unfinished pattern.
a young person of either sex
From this reading This is quite perfect--as far as the child has gone."
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear little Nan," she said; "she used to make such dreadful tangles, but she learned to do beautiful work.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
DorisnounUS /ˈdɔːrəs/
(Greek mythology) wife of Nereus and mother of the Nereids
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "Dear little Nan," she said; "she used to make such dreadful tangles, but she learned to do beautiful work.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading This is quite perfect--as far as the child has gone."
fireboard
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From this reading Joan was on her knees polishing away at the fireboard.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
in a gradual manner
From this reading Doris paused by Nancy's loom and touched gently the unfinished pattern.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Joan was on her knees polishing away at the fireboard.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is quite perfect--as far as the child has gone."
Joan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Joan was on her knees polishing away at the fireboard.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading "Dear little Nan," she said; "she used to make such dreadful tangles, but she learned to do beautiful work.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Dear little Nan," she said; "she used to make such dreadful tangles, but she learned to do beautiful work.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
loomverbUS /luːm/
come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading Doris paused by Nancy's loom and touched gently the unfinished pattern.
held dear
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
engage in
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading "Dear little Nan," she said; "she used to make such dreadful tangles, but she learned to do beautiful work.
Nancy'snounUS /ˈnænsiz/
possessive form of “nancy” — a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Doris paused by Nancy's loom and touched gently the unfinished pattern.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Joan was on her knees polishing away at the fireboard.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
patternnounUS /ˈpætərn/
a perceptual structure
From this reading Doris paused by Nancy's loom and touched gently the unfinished pattern.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Doris paused by Nancy's loom and touched gently the unfinished pattern.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading This is quite perfect--as far as the child has gone."
polishingnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃɪŋ/
the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it
From this reading Joan was on her knees polishing away at the fireboard.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
RidgenounUS /rɪdʒ/
a long narrow natural elevation or striation
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Dear little Nan," she said; "she used to make such dreadful tangles, but she learned to do beautiful work.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Dear little Nan," she said; "she used to make such dreadful tangles, but she learned to do beautiful work.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Dear little Nan," she said; "she used to make such dreadful tangles, but she learned to do beautiful work.
tanglesnounUS /ˈtæŋɡəlz/
plural of “tangle” — a twisted and tangled mass that is highly interwoven
From this reading "Dear little Nan," she said; "she used to make such dreadful tangles, but she learned to do beautiful work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
an old word for “your”, speaking to one person
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
having come into contact
From this reading Doris paused by Nancy's loom and touched gently the unfinished pattern.
hard to endure
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading Doris paused by Nancy's loom and touched gently the unfinished pattern.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading "Dear little Nan," she said; "she used to make such dreadful tangles, but she learned to do beautiful work.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joan was on her knees polishing away at the fireboard.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "_This shall be thy reward--the ideal shall be real to thee._" Doris and Joan were in the living room of Ridge House trying to make things look "as usual" in the pathetic way people do after a loved one has gone forth never to return in quite the same relation.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "Dear little Nan," she said; "she used to make such dreadful tangles, but she learned to do beautiful work.
