used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
Abijah
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From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am glad that she has given notice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was she herself who had given notice to Mrs. Sankey, saying that she would no longer be required.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Mrs. Sankey had, in fact, spoken to Mr. Mulready on the subject, but instead of taking the view she had expected, he had said cheerfully:
combated
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From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
being joined in close association
From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
deem to be
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Mrs. Sankey had, in fact, spoken to Mr. Mulready on the subject, but instead of taking the view she had expected, he had said cheerfully:
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Mrs. Sankey had, in fact, spoken to Mr. Mulready on the subject, but instead of taking the view she had expected, he had said cheerfully:
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was she herself who had given notice to Mrs. Sankey, saying that she would no longer be required.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I am glad that she has given notice.
griefs
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From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was she herself who had given notice to Mrs. Sankey, saying that she would no longer be required.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I am glad that she has given notice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Sankey had, in fact, spoken to Mr. Mulready on the subject, but instead of taking the view she had expected, he had said cheerfully:
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was she herself who had given notice to Mrs. Sankey, saying that she would no longer be required.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am glad that she has given notice.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Sankey had, in fact, spoken to Mr. Mulready on the subject, but instead of taking the view she had expected, he had said cheerfully:
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Mrs. Sankey had, in fact, spoken to Mr. Mulready on the subject, but instead of taking the view she had expected, he had said cheerfully:
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
go away from a place
From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
for more time
From this reading It was she herself who had given notice to Mrs. Sankey, saying that she would no longer be required.
incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
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 It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mrs. Sankey had, in fact, spoken to Mr. Mulready on the subject, but instead of taking the view she had expected, he had said cheerfully:
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was she herself who had given notice to Mrs. Sankey, saying that she would no longer be required.
Mulready
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From this reading Mrs. Sankey had, in fact, spoken to Mr. Mulready on the subject, but instead of taking the view she had expected, he had said cheerfully:
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
not any; not one
From this reading It was she herself who had given notice to Mrs. Sankey, saying that she would no longer be required.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It was she herself who had given notice to Mrs. Sankey, saying that she would no longer be required.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Sankey had, in fact, spoken to Mr. Mulready on the subject, but instead of taking the view she had expected, he had said cheerfully:
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It was she herself who had given notice to Mrs. Sankey, saying that she would no longer be required.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mrs. Sankey had, in fact, spoken to Mr. Mulready on the subject, but instead of taking the view she had expected, he had said cheerfully:
Sankey
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From this reading It was she herself who had given notice to Mrs. Sankey, saying that she would no longer be required.
Sankeys
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From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading It was she herself who had given notice to Mrs. Sankey, saying that she would no longer be required.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was she herself who had given notice to Mrs. Sankey, saying that she would no longer be required.
refrain from harming
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Mrs. Sankey had, in fact, spoken to Mr. Mulready on the subject, but instead of taking the view she had expected, he had said cheerfully:
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
a special situation
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
vehementlyadverbUS /ˈviːəməntli/
in a vehement manner
From this reading The first time that she had spoken of her intentions, Mrs. Sankey vehemently combated the idea, saying that neither she nor Lucy could spare her; but she did not afterward return to the subject, and seemed to consider it a settled thing that Abijah intended to leave.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Mrs. Sankey had, in fact, spoken to Mr. Mulready on the subject, but instead of taking the view she had expected, he had said cheerfully:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
which person or people
From this reading It was she herself who had given notice to Mrs. Sankey, saying that she would no longer be required.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was she herself who had given notice to Mrs. Sankey, saying that she would no longer be required.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was not one of the least griefs of the young Sankeys connected with their mother's wedding that Abijah was to leave them.
