used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It said a great deal for the absent Mr. Baldwin that he had lived with this slattern for so many years.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading It said a great deal for the absent Mr. Baldwin that he had lived with this slattern for so many years.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
BaldwinnounUS /ˈbɔːldwən/
United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But in truth she was better off than her laziness and grumbling deserved.
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From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in truth she was better off than her laziness and grumbling deserved.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The man grew weary of her inattention to domestic comfort, and to her constant lamentations.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The man grew weary of her inattention to domestic comfort, and to her constant lamentations.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It said a great deal for the absent Mr. Baldwin that he had lived with this slattern for so many years.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading But in truth she was better off than her laziness and grumbling deserved.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading The man grew weary of her inattention to domestic comfort, and to her constant lamentations.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Her income was small but sure, and if she lived unhappily, with her second husband the fault was hers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It said a great deal for the absent Mr. Baldwin that he had lived with this slattern for so many years.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It said a great deal for the absent Mr. Baldwin that he had lived with this slattern for so many years.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading The man grew weary of her inattention to domestic comfort, and to her constant lamentations.
grumblingnounUS /ˈɡrʌmbəlɪŋ/
a loud low dull continuous noise
From this reading But in truth she was better off than her laziness and grumbling deserved.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It said a great deal for the absent Mr. Baldwin that he had lived with this slattern for so many years.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But in truth she was better off than her laziness and grumbling deserved.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Her income was small but sure, and if she lived unhappily, with her second husband the fault was hers.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Her income was small but sure, and if she lived unhappily, with her second husband the fault was hers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her income was small but sure, and if she lived unhappily, with her second husband the fault was hers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But in truth she was better off than her laziness and grumbling deserved.
inattentionnounUS /ˌɪnəˈtentʃən/
lack of attention
From this reading The man grew weary of her inattention to domestic comfort, and to her constant lamentations.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Her income was small but sure, and if she lived unhappily, with her second husband the fault was hers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It said a great deal for the absent Mr. Baldwin that he had lived with this slattern for so many years.
lamentationsnoun
an Old Testament book lamenting the desolation of Judah after the destruction of Jerusalem in 586 BC; traditionally attributed to the prophet Jeremiah
From this reading The man grew weary of her inattention to domestic comfort, and to her constant lamentations.
lamentedadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪd/
mourned or grieved for
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
lazinessnounUS /ˈleɪzinəs/
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading But in truth she was better off than her laziness and grumbling deserved.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Her income was small but sure, and if she lived unhappily, with her second husband the fault was hers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man grew weary of her inattention to domestic comfort, and to her constant lamentations.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It said a great deal for the absent Mr. Baldwin that he had lived with this slattern for so many years.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It said a great deal for the absent Mr. Baldwin that he had lived with this slattern for so many years.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But in truth she was better off than her laziness and grumbling deserved.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It said a great deal for the absent Mr. Baldwin that he had lived with this slattern for so many years.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Her income was small but sure, and if she lived unhappily, with her second husband the fault was hers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
slatternnoun
a prostitute who attracts customers by walking the streets
From this reading It said a great deal for the absent Mr. Baldwin that he had lived with this slattern for so many years.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her income was small but sure, and if she lived unhappily, with her second husband the fault was hers.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It said a great deal for the absent Mr. Baldwin that he had lived with this slattern for so many years.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Her income was small but sure, and if she lived unhappily, with her second husband the fault was hers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her income was small but sure, and if she lived unhappily, with her second husband the fault was hers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It said a great deal for the absent Mr. Baldwin that he had lived with this slattern for so many years.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading But in truth she was better off than her laziness and grumbling deserved.
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
unhappilyadverbUS /ənˈhæpəli/
in an unpleasant way
From this reading Her income was small but sure, and if she lived unhappily, with her second husband the fault was hers.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But in truth she was better off than her laziness and grumbling deserved.
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading The man grew weary of her inattention to domestic comfort, and to her constant lamentations.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her income was small but sure, and if she lived unhappily, with her second husband the fault was hers.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading PROFESSOR BOCAROS Mrs. Baldwin always called herself an unlucky woman, and lamented that she had to undergo misfortunes heavier than those of other people.
a late time of life
From this reading It said a great deal for the absent Mr. Baldwin that he had lived with this slattern for so many years.
