Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

(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 It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

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

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

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

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

an auxiliary activity

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

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From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading Tryphena is the eldest; she's twenty-five, and is cook and milker and helps with the washing.

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From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

someone skilled at informal chitchat

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

first in order of birth

From this reading Tryphena is the eldest; she's twenty-five, and is cook and milker and helps with the washing.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

a social unit living together

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

of or relating to gastronomy

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

having received what was desired

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

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

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Tryphena is the eldest; she's twenty-five, and is cook and milker and helps with the washing.

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

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

possessive form of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

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

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

kindness in welcoming guests or strangers

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

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

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

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

From this reading Tryphena is the eldest; she's twenty-five, and is cook and milker and helps with the washing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

cattle that are reared for their milk

From this reading Tryphena is the eldest; she's twenty-five, and is cook and milker and helps with the washing.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

plural of “pedestrian” — a person who travels by foot

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

living in or characteristic of farming or country life

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

the painted structures of a stage set that are intended to suggest a particular locale

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

a teacher in a school below the college level

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

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

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Tryphena is the eldest; she's twenty-five, and is cook and milker and helps with the washing.

term of address for a man

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

an idle slothful person

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

plural of “teamster” — the driver of a team of horses doing hauling

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

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

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

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

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Tryphena is the eldest; she's twenty-five, and is cook and milker and helps with the washing.

being five more than twenty

From this reading Tryphena is the eldest; she's twenty-five, and is cook and milker and helps with the washing.

properties acquired during a person's formative years

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

feelings of excessive pride

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

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

From this reading It was very pleasant for all four, the walk down the mountain road; and the pedestrians enjoyed the scenery all the more with intelligent guides to point out places of interest.

the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water)

From this reading Tryphena is the eldest; she's twenty-five, and is cook and milker and helps with the washing.

plural of “wasp” — a white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

in or at the place that

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

English chemist honored for his research on pollutants in car exhausts (born in 1921)

From this reading The old schoolteacher, having questioned Wilkinson as to his avocation, looked upon him as a superior being, and gratified the little corner of good-natured vanity that lies in most teachers' hearts.

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From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Conversation with the Hills--Tobacco--Rural Hospitality--The Deipnosophist and Gastronomic Dilemma--Mr. Hill's Courtship--William Rufus rouses the Dominie's Ire--Sleep--The Real Rufus--Acts as Guide--Rawdon Discussed--The Sluggard Farmer--The Teamsters--The Wasps--A Difference of Opinion.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

an affirmative

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Coristine told the wife that he trusted her daughters had good places, where they would receive the respect due to young women of such upbringing; and she replied:-- "O yes, sir, they are both in one family, the family of Squire Carruthers in Flanders.