used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She had lived alone now for two years, her father, whom she had nursed, having died of the saddest human malady.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
any person at all
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading "There's no women in the cart," James would reply, and supposed he had given the required assent.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
cartnounUS /kɑːrt/
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
a female human offspring
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading She had lived alone now for two years, her father, whom she had nursed, having died of the saddest human malady.
eggsnounUS /eɡz/
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had lived alone now for two years, her father, whom she had nursed, having died of the saddest human malady.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had lived alone now for two years, her father, whom she had nursed, having died of the saddest human malady.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading "There's no women in the cart," James would reply, and supposed he had given the required assent.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had lived alone now for two years, her father, whom she had nursed, having died of the saddest human malady.
half-disliked
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From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
handingverbUS /ˈhændɪŋ/
-ing form of “hand” — place into the hands or custody of
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
harboured
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From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She had lived alone now for two years, her father, whom she had nursed, having died of the saddest human malady.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
heightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had lived alone now for two years, her father, whom she had nursed, having died of the saddest human malady.
Hilton
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From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading She had lived alone now for two years, her father, whom she had nursed, having died of the saddest human malady.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "There's no women in the cart," James would reply, and supposed he had given the required assent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
go away from a place
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading She had lived alone now for two years, her father, whom she had nursed, having died of the saddest human malady.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading She had lived alone now for two years, her father, whom she had nursed, having died of the saddest human malady.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
neighboursnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbour” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
not any; not one
From this reading "There's no women in the cart," James would reply, and supposed he had given the required assent.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She had lived alone now for two years, her father, whom she had nursed, having died of the saddest human malady.
nursedadjectiveUS /nɜːrst/
(of an infant) breast-fed
From this reading She had lived alone now for two years, her father, whom she had nursed, having died of the saddest human malady.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
go across or through
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "There's no women in the cart," James would reply, and supposed he had given the required assent.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "There's no women in the cart," James would reply, and supposed he had given the required assent.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
saddestadjectiveUS /ˈsædəst/
superlative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading She had lived alone now for two years, her father, whom she had nursed, having died of the saddest human malady.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had lived alone now for two years, her father, whom she had nursed, having died of the saddest human malady.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
required or under orders
From this reading "There's no women in the cart," James would reply, and supposed he had given the required assent.
carry out
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
There's
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From this reading "There's no women in the cart," James would reply, and supposed he had given the required assent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had lived alone now for two years, her father, whom she had nursed, having died of the saddest human malady.
uninclined
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From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
unpractical
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From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
uprightnessnoun
the property of being upright in posture
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
which person or people
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had lived alone now for two years, her father, whom she had nursed, having died of the saddest human malady.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had ("as anyone might have had with such a daughter," declared the neighbours), harboured a great contempt for women, and though, being uninclined to tread the heights himself, he feared his daughter's uprightness of character, he had never lost an occasion of pouring scorn on her unpractical ways.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Anne Hilton was one of those women who have so little knowledge of the practical thoughts of those round about them, that they pass their lives half-disliked, partly respected, and mostly avoided.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
a late time of life
From this reading She had lived alone now for two years, her father, whom she had nursed, having died of the saddest human malady.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Can you take it home for me, James?" would ask a neighbour, handing up a case of eggs to the cart, where James sat preparing to leave the market.
