aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anxious to begin as she expected to hold out, and to form regular habits in John's wife, Mrs. Hunter superintended the housecleaning processes.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Anxious to begin as she expected to hold out, and to form regular habits in John's wife, Mrs. Hunter superintended the housecleaning processes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As they had worked that day the girl had been keenly observant of John's mother.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Anxious to begin as she expected to hold out, and to form regular habits in John's wife, Mrs. Hunter superintended the housecleaning processes.
broomnounUS /bruːm/
a cleaning implement for sweeping; bundle of straws or twigs attached to a long handle
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
remove the dust from
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Anxious to begin as she expected to hold out, and to form regular habits in John's wife, Mrs. Hunter superintended the housecleaning processes.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Anxious to begin as she expected to hold out, and to form regular habits in John's wife, Mrs. Hunter superintended the housecleaning processes.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
a young female
From this reading As they had worked that day the girl had been keenly observant of John's mother.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Anxious to begin as she expected to hold out, and to form regular habits in John's wife, Mrs. Hunter superintended the housecleaning processes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Anxious to begin as she expected to hold out, and to form regular habits in John's wife, Mrs. Hunter superintended the housecleaning processes.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She could not tell whether John had told her of the trouble in her home or not.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
housecleaningnounUS /ˈhaʊskliːnɪŋ/
(figurative) the act of reforming by the removal of unwanted personnel or practices or conditions
From this reading Anxious to begin as she expected to hold out, and to form regular habits in John's wife, Mrs. Hunter superintended the housecleaning processes.
housekeeperly
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From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
someone who hunts game
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
HUSBANDSnounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
plural of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Anxious to begin as she expected to hold out, and to form regular habits in John's wife, Mrs. Hunter superintended the housecleaning processes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading She could not tell whether John had told her of the trouble in her home or not.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Anxious to begin as she expected to hold out, and to form regular habits in John's wife, Mrs. Hunter superintended the housecleaning processes.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading As they had worked that day the girl had been keenly observant of John's mother.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
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 Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading As they had worked that day the girl had been keenly observant of John's mother.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
not any; not one
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not tell whether John had told her of the trouble in her home or not.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading As they had worked that day the girl had been keenly observant of John's mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As they had worked that day the girl had been keenly observant of John's mother.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Anxious to begin as she expected to hold out, and to form regular habits in John's wife, Mrs. Hunter superintended the housecleaning processes.
processesnounUS /ˈprɑːsesəz/
plural of “process” — a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading Anxious to begin as she expected to hold out, and to form regular habits in John's wife, Mrs. Hunter superintended the housecleaning processes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
ragnounUS /ræɡ/
a small piece of cloth or paper
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Anxious to begin as she expected to hold out, and to form regular habits in John's wife, Mrs. Hunter superintended the housecleaning processes.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anxious to begin as she expected to hold out, and to form regular habits in John's wife, Mrs. Hunter superintended the housecleaning processes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
SUBMITverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
superintended
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anxious to begin as she expected to hold out, and to form regular habits in John's wife, Mrs. Hunter superintended the housecleaning processes.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
express in words
From this reading She could not tell whether John had told her of the trouble in her home or not.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As they had worked that day the girl had been keenly observant of John's mother.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Anxious to begin as she expected to hold out, and to form regular habits in John's wife, Mrs. Hunter superintended the housecleaning processes.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She could not tell whether John had told her of the trouble in her home or not.
a source of difficulty
From this reading She could not tell whether John had told her of the trouble in her home or not.
UNTOprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
well-keptadjective
kept in good condition
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
at the time that
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She could not tell whether John had told her of the trouble in her home or not.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Anxious to begin as she expected to hold out, and to form regular habits in John's wife, Mrs. Hunter superintended the housecleaning processes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Elizabeth had had no idea that any one could put in so many hours with broom and dust rag, but when it was done, looked about her with housekeeperly delight in the orderly, well-kept rooms.
WIVESnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading As they had worked that day the girl had been keenly observant of John's mother.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
YOURSELVESpronounUS /jʊrˈselvz/
used when the people spoken to are both doing and receiving the action
From this reading "WIVES, SUBMIT YOURSELVES UNTO YOUR HUSBANDS, AS UNTO THE LORD" The day after the wedding was Friday, or "sweep day," as Mrs. Hunter called it.
