adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
abideverbUS /əˈbaɪd/
dwell
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
accompaniedadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpənid/
having companions or an escort
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
accordingadjectiveUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
althoughconjunctionUS /ˌɔːlˈðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
ancestorsnounUS /ˈænsestərz/
plural of “ancestor” — someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading Indeed, the king himself noticed as much when Hokosa made the customary formal application to him to sanction the expedition.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, the king himself noticed as much when Hokosa made the customary formal application to him to sanction the expedition.
awhileadverbUS /əˈwaɪl/
for a short time
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
BASKETnounUS /ˈbæskət/
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
birthnounUS /bɜːrθ/
the time when something begins (especially life)
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
ceaseverbUS /siːs/
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Indeed, the king himself noticed as much when Hokosa made the customary formal application to him to sanction the expedition.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
desertedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
domesticadjectiveUS /dəˈmestɪk/
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
excitedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtəd/
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
expeditionnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃən/
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading Indeed, the king himself noticed as much when Hokosa made the customary formal application to him to sanction the expedition.
faithnounUS /feɪθ/
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading “So be it,” he said, “though myself I have lost faith in such rites.
FireverbUS /ˈfaɪər/
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Indeed, the king himself noticed as much when Hokosa made the customary formal application to him to sanction the expedition.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
FRUITnounUS /fruːt/
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
futureadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtʃər/
yet to be or coming
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
Hafela
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “So be it,” he said, “though myself I have lost faith in such rites.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “So be it,” he said, “though myself I have lost faith in such rites.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
HereadverbUS /hiːr/
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Indeed, the king himself noticed as much when Hokosa made the customary formal application to him to sanction the expedition.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Indeed, the king himself noticed as much when Hokosa made the customary formal application to him to sanction the expedition.
Hokosa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Indeed, the king himself noticed as much when Hokosa made the customary formal application to him to sanction the expedition.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “So be it,” he said, “though myself I have lost faith in such rites.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
incidentnounUS /ˈɪnsədənt/
a single distinct event
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the king himself noticed as much when Hokosa made the customary formal application to him to sanction the expedition.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
kingnounUS /kɪŋ/
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Indeed, the king himself noticed as much when Hokosa made the customary formal application to him to sanction the expedition.
lateradverbUS /ˈleɪtər/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading “So be it,” he said, “though myself I have lost faith in such rites.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Indeed, the king himself noticed as much when Hokosa made the customary formal application to him to sanction the expedition.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
matronsnounUS /ˈmeɪtrənz/
plural of “matron” — a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
MountverbUS /maʊnt/
attach to a support
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Indeed, the king himself noticed as much when Hokosa made the customary formal application to him to sanction the expedition.
myselfpronounUS /ˌmaɪˈself/
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “So be it,” he said, “though myself I have lost faith in such rites.
Nomanoun
acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading Indeed, the king himself noticed as much when Hokosa made the customary formal application to him to sanction the expedition.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
PeoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
protectverbUS /prəˈtekt/
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
PurificationnounUS /ˌpjʊrəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of cleaning by getting rid of impurities
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
remarkedverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkt/
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
ritesnounUS /raɪts/
plural of “rite” — an established ceremony prescribed by a religion
From this reading “So be it,” he said, “though myself I have lost faith in such rites.
sacrificenounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪs/
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “So be it,” he said, “though myself I have lost faith in such rites.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading Indeed, the king himself noticed as much when Hokosa made the customary formal application to him to sanction the expedition.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
SoconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So be it,” he said, “though myself I have lost faith in such rites.
soldiersnounUS /ˈsoʊldʒərz/
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
spiritsnounUS /ˈspɪrɪts/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
still-born
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
ThisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “So be it,” he said, “though myself I have lost faith in such rites.
ThreenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
tribaladjectiveUS /ˈtraɪbəl/
relating to or characteristic of a tribe
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
unusualadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəl/
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Indeed, the king himself noticed as much when Hokosa made the customary formal application to him to sanction the expedition.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
whompronounUS /huːm/
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
wivesnounUS /waɪvz/
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading This not unusual domestic incident excited little comment, although it was remarked that the four matrons by whom she was to be accompanied, in accordance with the tribal etiquette, were all of them the wives of soldiers who had deserted to Hafela.
womennounUS /ˈwɪmən/
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE BASKET OF FRUIT Three days later it was announced that according to the custom of the women of the People of Fire, Noma having given birth to a still-born child, was about to start upon a journey to the Mount of Purification.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Here she would abide awhile and make sacrifice to the spirits of her ancestors, that they might cease to be angry with her and in future protect her from such misfortunes.
