Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Or she was a famous lawyer, strongly reminiscent of Portia, specializing in pleading for widows and orphans.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Naturally she was an object of interest and curiosity and people thronged the court room when she pleaded.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Or she was a famous lawyer, strongly reminiscent of Portia, specializing in pleading for widows and orphans.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

for the most part

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Naturally she was an object of interest and curiosity and people thronged the court room when she pleaded.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading Naturally she was an object of interest and curiosity and people thronged the court room when she pleaded.

of or relating to the philosophical study of ethics

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Or she was a famous lawyer, strongly reminiscent of Portia, specializing in pleading for widows and orphans.

plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Or she was a famous lawyer, strongly reminiscent of Portia, specializing in pleading for widows and orphans.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading However, the most outrageous ones she passed on to Nancy and it was by them that Nancy made her great reputation.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However, the most outrageous ones she passed on to Nancy and it was by them that Nancy made her great reputation.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Or she was a famous lawyer, strongly reminiscent of Portia, specializing in pleading for widows and orphans.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Naturally she was an object of interest and curiosity and people thronged the court room when she pleaded.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading Or she was a famous lawyer, strongly reminiscent of Portia, specializing in pleading for widows and orphans.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading However, the most outrageous ones she passed on to Nancy and it was by them that Nancy made her great reputation.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

used to form the superlative

From this reading However, the most outrageous ones she passed on to Nancy and it was by them that Nancy made her great reputation.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading However, the most outrageous ones she passed on to Nancy and it was by them that Nancy made her great reputation.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally she was an object of interest and curiosity and people thronged the court room when she pleaded.

absolutely essential

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

not any; not one

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

not one, and not any

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Naturally she was an object of interest and curiosity and people thronged the court room when she pleaded.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Or she was a famous lawyer, strongly reminiscent of Portia, specializing in pleading for widows and orphans.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading However, the most outrageous ones she passed on to Nancy and it was by them that Nancy made her great reputation.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading However, the most outrageous ones she passed on to Nancy and it was by them that Nancy made her great reputation.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Or she was a famous lawyer, strongly reminiscent of Portia, specializing in pleading for widows and orphans.

plural of “orphan” — a child who has lost both parents

From this reading Or she was a famous lawyer, strongly reminiscent of Portia, specializing in pleading for widows and orphans.

grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror

From this reading However, the most outrageous ones she passed on to Nancy and it was by them that Nancy made her great reputation.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading However, the most outrageous ones she passed on to Nancy and it was by them that Nancy made her great reputation.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Naturally she was an object of interest and curiosity and people thronged the court room when she pleaded.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading Naturally she was an object of interest and curiosity and people thronged the court room when she pleaded.

(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

From this reading Or she was a famous lawyer, strongly reminiscent of Portia, specializing in pleading for widows and orphans.

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From this reading Or she was a famous lawyer, strongly reminiscent of Portia, specializing in pleading for widows and orphans.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

serving to bring to mind

From this reading Or she was a famous lawyer, strongly reminiscent of Portia, specializing in pleading for widows and orphans.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading However, the most outrageous ones she passed on to Nancy and it was by them that Nancy made her great reputation.

sturdy and strong in form, constitution, or construction

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Naturally she was an object of interest and curiosity and people thronged the court room when she pleaded.

something that remunerates

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

possessive form of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Or she was a famous lawyer, strongly reminiscent of Portia, specializing in pleading for widows and orphans.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

-ing form of “specialize” — become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

From this reading Or she was a famous lawyer, strongly reminiscent of Portia, specializing in pleading for widows and orphans.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Or she was a famous lawyer, strongly reminiscent of Portia, specializing in pleading for widows and orphans.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

past form of “syndicate” — join together into a syndicate

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

filled with great numbers crowded together

From this reading Naturally she was an object of interest and curiosity and people thronged the court room when she pleaded.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Or she was a famous lawyer, strongly reminiscent of Portia, specializing in pleading for widows and orphans.

at the time that

From this reading Naturally she was an object of interest and curiosity and people thronged the court room when she pleaded.

United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

which person or people

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading Or she was a famous lawyer, strongly reminiscent of Portia, specializing in pleading for widows and orphans.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading She had a secretary to handle her correspondence, who explained that as Miss Whitman was able to work chiefly by the grace of God--her health was none too robust, and it was necessary for her to put her trust in Him--it really was not fair of them to expect her to handle their cases.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Of course she took no fees, but as body and soul had to be kept together and the secretary's salary paid, she wrote syndicated articles for the papers, on religious and ethical subjects.