used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE FAMILY AFFAIR.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A LITTLE FAMILY AFFAIR.
(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 While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The parents of these young people seemed to have been cast in opposite moulds, mentally and physically.
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A little flame of love had begun to burn in their youthful hearts, and was giving out such manifestations of tenderness.
terminate
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading A little flame of love had begun to burn in their youthful hearts, and was giving out such manifestations of tenderness.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
put or send forth
From this reading The parents of these young people seemed to have been cast in opposite moulds, mentally and physically.
ChapmannounUS /ˈtʃæpmən/
United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
ebbverbUS /eb/
flow back or recede
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
a social unit living together
From this reading A LITTLE FAMILY AFFAIR.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading A little flame of love had begun to burn in their youthful hearts, and was giving out such manifestations of tenderness.
flownounUS /floʊ/
the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
the act of giving
From this reading A little flame of love had begun to burn in their youthful hearts, and was giving out such manifestations of tenderness.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A little flame of love had begun to burn in their youthful hearts, and was giving out such manifestations of tenderness.
Hanz
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From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading A little flame of love had begun to burn in their youthful hearts, and was giving out such manifestations of tenderness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE FAMILY AFFAIR.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading A little flame of love had begun to burn in their youthful hearts, and was giving out such manifestations of tenderness.
manifestationsnounUS /ˌmænəfeˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “manifestation” — a clear appearance
From this reading A little flame of love had begun to burn in their youthful hearts, and was giving out such manifestations of tenderness.
matrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
Mattie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading The parents of these young people seemed to have been cast in opposite moulds, mentally and physically.
mouldsnounUS /moʊldz/
plural of “mould” — loose soil rich in organic matter
From this reading The parents of these young people seemed to have been cast in opposite moulds, mentally and physically.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
being perceived or observed
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
obstaclesnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəlz/
plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
on one occasion
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The parents of these young people seemed to have been cast in opposite moulds, mentally and physically.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A little flame of love had begun to burn in their youthful hearts, and was giving out such manifestations of tenderness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The parents of these young people seemed to have been cast in opposite moulds, mentally and physically.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The parents of these young people seemed to have been cast in opposite moulds, mentally and physically.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading The parents of these young people seemed to have been cast in opposite moulds, mentally and physically.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The parents of these young people seemed to have been cast in opposite moulds, mentally and physically.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
stopsnounUS /stɑːps/
a gambling card game in which chips are placed on the ace and king and queen and jack of separate suits (taken from a separate deck)
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading A little flame of love had begun to burn in their youthful hearts, and was giving out such manifestations of tenderness.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading A little flame of love had begun to burn in their youthful hearts, and was giving out such manifestations of tenderness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The parents of these young people seemed to have been cast in opposite moulds, mentally and physically.
Tite
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From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
Toodleburg
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
under-current
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From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
precisely as stated
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
at the time that
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I have noticed that when once the little under-current of love begins to ebb and flow in young and innocent hearts, it will break over whatever obstacles you put in its way, and rarely stops until it has reached that haven of happiness called matrimony.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading While the heads of the Chapman family were engaged in their great work of reform, and Hanz Toodleburg, as the head of the Dutch settlers, was preparing to resist all their efforts, Mattie Chapman and young Tite were engaging in a matter of a very different nature.
youthfuladjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading A little flame of love had begun to burn in their youthful hearts, and was giving out such manifestations of tenderness.
