used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rebekah Holdich carried with her a remedy for rheumatism, which she hoped might relieve the sufferings of Bolder.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
(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 steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
BolderadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldər/
comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading Rebekah Holdich carried with her a remedy for rheumatism, which she hoped might relieve the sufferings of Bolder.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Rebekah Holdich carried with her a remedy for rheumatism, which she hoped might relieve the sufferings of Bolder.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
traveling across
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Isa did not fail to keep her promise.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
psychological suffering
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
doctress
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From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
escortnounUS /eˈskɔːrt/
someone who escorts and protects a prominent person
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Isa did not fail to keep her promise.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
hamletnounUS /ˈhæmlət/
a community of people smaller than a village
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Isa did not fail to keep her promise.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
Holdich
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From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Rebekah Holdich carried with her a remedy for rheumatism, which she hoped might relieve the sufferings of Bolder.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
Isa
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From this reading Isa did not fail to keep her promise.
and nothing more
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Isa did not fail to keep her promise.
labourernoun
someone who works with their hands; someone engaged in manual labor
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Rebekah Holdich carried with her a remedy for rheumatism, which she hoped might relieve the sufferings of Bolder.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Isa did not fail to keep her promise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Isa did not fail to keep her promise.
Rebekahnoun
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading Rebekah Holdich carried with her a remedy for rheumatism, which she hoped might relieve the sufferings of Bolder.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Rebekah Holdich carried with her a remedy for rheumatism, which she hoped might relieve the sufferings of Bolder.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading Rebekah Holdich carried with her a remedy for rheumatism, which she hoped might relieve the sufferings of Bolder.
rheumatismnounUS /ˈruːmətɪzəm/
any painful disorder of the joints or muscles or connective tissues
From this reading Rebekah Holdich carried with her a remedy for rheumatism, which she hoped might relieve the sufferings of Bolder.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
try to get or reach
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rebekah Holdich carried with her a remedy for rheumatism, which she hoped might relieve the sufferings of Bolder.
sicknessnounUS /ˈsɪknəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
SISTER'SnounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading THE SISTER’S VISIT.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
steward's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
sufferingsnounUS /ˈsʌfərɪŋz/
plural of “suffering” — a state of acute pain
From this reading Rebekah Holdich carried with her a remedy for rheumatism, which she hoped might relieve the sufferings of Bolder.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SISTER’S VISIT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Isa did not fail to keep her promise.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading THE SISTER’S VISIT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rebekah Holdich carried with her a remedy for rheumatism, which she hoped might relieve the sufferings of Bolder.
which person or people
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The steward’s wife was the general doctress of the neighbourhood; to her, as to their natural friend, came all who had sorrow or sickness in their homes, just as any labourer in difficulty or distress was sure to seek the advice and help of her husband.
Wildwaste
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rebekah Holdich carried with her a remedy for rheumatism, which she hoped might relieve the sufferings of Bolder.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Finding that Mrs. Holdich was about to visit Wildwaste on the following morning, Isa availed herself of her escort; for the people of the hamlet were so rough, that the young lady disliked crossing the common alone.
