used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was a simple-minded Christian, a most benevolent and kind-hearted, and withal sensible and respectable person; devotedly attached to the family, and very fond of Ellen in particular.
(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 Of all in the house, next to Mr. Lindsay, she liked the company of the old housekeeper best.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading Ellen loved, when she could, to get alone with her, and hear her talk of her mother's young days: and she loved furthermore, and almost as much, to talk to Mrs. Allen of her own.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Ellen loved, when she could, to get alone with her, and hear her talk of her mother's young days: and she loved furthermore, and almost as much, to talk to Mrs. Allen of her own.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Ellen loved, when she could, to get alone with her, and hear her talk of her mother's young days: and she loved furthermore, and almost as much, to talk to Mrs. Allen of her own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ellen loved, when she could, to get alone with her, and hear her talk of her mother's young days: and she loved furthermore, and almost as much, to talk to Mrs. Allen of her own.
being joined in close association
From this reading She was a simple-minded Christian, a most benevolent and kind-hearted, and withal sensible and respectable person; devotedly attached to the family, and very fond of Ellen in particular.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading She was a simple-minded Christian, a most benevolent and kind-hearted, and withal sensible and respectable person; devotedly attached to the family, and very fond of Ellen in particular.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Of all in the house, next to Mr. Lindsay, she liked the company of the old housekeeper best.
relating to or characteristic of Christianity
From this reading She was a simple-minded Christian, a most benevolent and kind-hearted, and withal sensible and respectable person; devotedly attached to the family, and very fond of Ellen in particular.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Of all in the house, next to Mr. Lindsay, she liked the company of the old housekeeper best.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Ellen loved, when she could, to get alone with her, and hear her talk of her mother's young days: and she loved furthermore, and almost as much, to talk to Mrs. Allen of her own.
devotedlyadverb
with devotion
From this reading She was a simple-minded Christian, a most benevolent and kind-hearted, and withal sensible and respectable person; devotedly attached to the family, and very fond of Ellen in particular.
Ellen
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From this reading She was a simple-minded Christian, a most benevolent and kind-hearted, and withal sensible and respectable person; devotedly attached to the family, and very fond of Ellen in particular.
Ellen's
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From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
a social unit living together
From this reading She was a simple-minded Christian, a most benevolent and kind-hearted, and withal sensible and respectable person; devotedly attached to the family, and very fond of Ellen in particular.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She was a simple-minded Christian, a most benevolent and kind-hearted, and withal sensible and respectable person; devotedly attached to the family, and very fond of Ellen in particular.
furthermoreadverbUS /ˈfɜːrðərmɔːr/
in addition
From this reading Ellen loved, when she could, to get alone with her, and hear her talk of her mother's young days: and she loved furthermore, and almost as much, to talk to Mrs. Allen of her own.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Ellen loved, when she could, to get alone with her, and hear her talk of her mother's young days: and she loved furthermore, and almost as much, to talk to Mrs. Allen of her own.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Ellen loved, when she could, to get alone with her, and hear her talk of her mother's young days: and she loved furthermore, and almost as much, to talk to Mrs. Allen of her own.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Of all in the house, next to Mr. Lindsay, she liked the company of the old housekeeper best.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading Of all in the house, next to Mr. Lindsay, she liked the company of the old housekeeper best.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of all in the house, next to Mr. Lindsay, she liked the company of the old housekeeper best.
kind-heartedadjective
having or proceeding from an innately kind disposition
From this reading She was a simple-minded Christian, a most benevolent and kind-hearted, and withal sensible and respectable person; devotedly attached to the family, and very fond of Ellen in particular.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Of all in the house, next to Mr. Lindsay, she liked the company of the old housekeeper best.
LindsaynounUS /ˈlɪndzi/
United States playwright who collaborated with Russel Crouse on several musicals (1889-1931)
From this reading Of all in the house, next to Mr. Lindsay, she liked the company of the old housekeeper best.
held dear
From this reading Ellen loved, when she could, to get alone with her, and hear her talk of her mother's young days: and she loved furthermore, and almost as much, to talk to Mrs. Allen of her own.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was a simple-minded Christian, a most benevolent and kind-hearted, and withal sensible and respectable person; devotedly attached to the family, and very fond of Ellen in particular.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Ellen loved, when she could, to get alone with her, and hear her talk of her mother's young days: and she loved furthermore, and almost as much, to talk to Mrs. Allen of her own.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Of all in the house, next to Mr. Lindsay, she liked the company of the old housekeeper best.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Ellen loved, when she could, to get alone with her, and hear her talk of her mother's young days: and she loved furthermore, and almost as much, to talk to Mrs. Allen of her own.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Ellen loved, when she could, to get alone with her, and hear her talk of her mother's young days: and she loved furthermore, and almost as much, to talk to Mrs. Allen of her own.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Of all in the house, next to Mr. Lindsay, she liked the company of the old housekeeper best.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Of all in the house, next to Mr. Lindsay, she liked the company of the old housekeeper best.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ellen loved, when she could, to get alone with her, and hear her talk of her mother's young days: and she loved furthermore, and almost as much, to talk to Mrs. Allen of her own.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She was a simple-minded Christian, a most benevolent and kind-hearted, and withal sensible and respectable person; devotedly attached to the family, and very fond of Ellen in particular.
a human being
From this reading She was a simple-minded Christian, a most benevolent and kind-hearted, and withal sensible and respectable person; devotedly attached to the family, and very fond of Ellen in particular.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading She was a simple-minded Christian, a most benevolent and kind-hearted, and withal sensible and respectable person; devotedly attached to the family, and very fond of Ellen in particular.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading She was a simple-minded Christian, a most benevolent and kind-hearted, and withal sensible and respectable person; devotedly attached to the family, and very fond of Ellen in particular.
severelyadverbUS /səˈvɪrli/
to a severe or serious degree
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of all in the house, next to Mr. Lindsay, she liked the company of the old housekeeper best.
simple-mindedadjective
lacking subtlety and insight
From this reading She was a simple-minded Christian, a most benevolent and kind-hearted, and withal sensible and respectable person; devotedly attached to the family, and very fond of Ellen in particular.
smoothernounUS /ˈsmuːðər/
a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
not in physical motion
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Ellen loved, when she could, to get alone with her, and hear her talk of her mother's young days: and she loved furthermore, and almost as much, to talk to Mrs. Allen of her own.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of all in the house, next to Mr. Lindsay, she liked the company of the old housekeeper best.
TrialsnounUS /ˈtraɪəlz/
plural of “trial” — the act of testing something
From this reading Trials within.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was a simple-minded Christian, a most benevolent and kind-hearted, and withal sensible and respectable person; devotedly attached to the family, and very fond of Ellen in particular.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was a simple-minded Christian, a most benevolent and kind-hearted, and withal sensible and respectable person; devotedly attached to the family, and very fond of Ellen in particular.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though nothing could be smoother than the general course of her life, Ellen's principles were still now and then severely tried.
at the time that
From this reading Ellen loved, when she could, to get alone with her, and hear her talk of her mother's young days: and she loved furthermore, and almost as much, to talk to Mrs. Allen of her own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ellen loved, when she could, to get alone with her, and hear her talk of her mother's young days: and she loved furthermore, and almost as much, to talk to Mrs. Allen of her own.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading She was a simple-minded Christian, a most benevolent and kind-hearted, and withal sensible and respectable person; devotedly attached to the family, and very fond of Ellen in particular.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Trials within.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Ellen loved, when she could, to get alone with her, and hear her talk of her mother's young days: and she loved furthermore, and almost as much, to talk to Mrs. Allen of her own.
