used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. D— sees but little company—a few particular friends, and the society of her children, is all she wishes for.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He keeps the accounts of the family; and, under the direction of his mother, manages her little property.
(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 Mrs. D— sees but little company—a few particular friends, and the society of her children, is all she wishes for.
AlmightynounUS /ɔːlˈmaɪti/
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading In the evening, just before bed time, something serious is read, and Mrs. D—, repeating a short but fervent prayer, recommends us to the protection of the Almighty.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The order and regularity which reigns in this family would surprise you, considering they have but one servant.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading In the evening, just before bed time, something serious is read, and Mrs. D—, repeating a short but fervent prayer, recommends us to the protection of the Almighty.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the evening, just before bed time, something serious is read, and Mrs. D—, repeating a short but fervent prayer, recommends us to the protection of the Almighty.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The order and regularity which reigns in this family would surprise you, considering they have but one servant.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Mrs. D— sees but little company—a few particular friends, and the society of her children, is all she wishes for.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Mrs. D— sees but little company—a few particular friends, and the society of her children, is all she wishes for.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading The order and regularity which reigns in this family would surprise you, considering they have but one servant.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Mrs. D— sees but little company—a few particular friends, and the society of her children, is all she wishes for.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He keeps the accounts of the family; and, under the direction of his mother, manages her little property.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
a social unit living together
From this reading The order and regularity which reigns in this family would surprise you, considering they have but one servant.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
ferventadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading In the evening, just before bed time, something serious is read, and Mrs. D—, repeating a short but fervent prayer, recommends us to the protection of the Almighty.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mrs. D— sees but little company—a few particular friends, and the society of her children, is all she wishes for.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. D— sees but little company—a few particular friends, and the society of her children, is all she wishes for.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. D— sees but little company—a few particular friends, and the society of her children, is all she wishes for.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The order and regularity which reigns in this family would surprise you, considering they have but one servant.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. D— sees but little company—a few particular friends, and the society of her children, is all she wishes for.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The order and regularity which reigns in this family would surprise you, considering they have but one servant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. D— sees but little company—a few particular friends, and the society of her children, is all she wishes for.
and nothing more
From this reading In the evening, just before bed time, something serious is read, and Mrs. D—, repeating a short but fervent prayer, recommends us to the protection of the Almighty.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading He keeps the accounts of the family; and, under the direction of his mother, manages her little property.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. D— sees but little company—a few particular friends, and the society of her children, is all she wishes for.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
managesverbUS /ˈmænɪdʒɪz/
third-person singular of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He keeps the accounts of the family; and, under the direction of his mother, manages her little property.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He keeps the accounts of the family; and, under the direction of his mother, manages her little property.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. D— sees but little company—a few particular friends, and the society of her children, is all she wishes for.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. D— sees but little company—a few particular friends, and the society of her children, is all she wishes for.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The order and regularity which reigns in this family would surprise you, considering they have but one servant.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The order and regularity which reigns in this family would surprise you, considering they have but one servant.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Mrs. D— sees but little company—a few particular friends, and the society of her children, is all she wishes for.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading In the evening, just before bed time, something serious is read, and Mrs. D—, repeating a short but fervent prayer, recommends us to the protection of the Almighty.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He keeps the accounts of the family; and, under the direction of his mother, manages her little property.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading In the evening, just before bed time, something serious is read, and Mrs. D—, repeating a short but fervent prayer, recommends us to the protection of the Almighty.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
rationaladjectiveUS /ˈræʃ.ən.əl/
Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
recommendsverbUS /ˌrekəˈmendz/
third-person singular of “recommend” — push for something
From this reading In the evening, just before bed time, something serious is read, and Mrs. D—, repeating a short but fervent prayer, recommends us to the protection of the Almighty.
regularitynounUS /ˌreɡjəˈlerəti/
a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles
From this reading The order and regularity which reigns in this family would surprise you, considering they have but one servant.
reignsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “reign” — a period during which something or somebody is dominant or powerful
From this reading The order and regularity which reigns in this family would surprise you, considering they have but one servant.
repeatingnounUS /rɪˈpiːtɪŋ/
the act of doing or performing again
From this reading In the evening, just before bed time, something serious is read, and Mrs. D—, repeating a short but fervent prayer, recommends us to the protection of the Almighty.
repeatsnounUS /rɪˈpiːts/
plural of “repeat” — an event that repeats
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading Mrs. D— sees but little company—a few particular friends, and the society of her children, is all she wishes for.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading In the evening, just before bed time, something serious is read, and Mrs. D—, repeating a short but fervent prayer, recommends us to the protection of the Almighty.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The order and regularity which reigns in this family would surprise you, considering they have but one servant.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. D— sees but little company—a few particular friends, and the society of her children, is all she wishes for.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading In the evening, just before bed time, something serious is read, and Mrs. D—, repeating a short but fervent prayer, recommends us to the protection of the Almighty.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Mrs. D— sees but little company—a few particular friends, and the society of her children, is all she wishes for.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In the evening, just before bed time, something serious is read, and Mrs. D—, repeating a short but fervent prayer, recommends us to the protection of the Almighty.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The order and regularity which reigns in this family would surprise you, considering they have but one servant.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The order and regularity which reigns in this family would surprise you, considering they have but one servant.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The order and regularity which reigns in this family would surprise you, considering they have but one servant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The order and regularity which reigns in this family would surprise you, considering they have but one servant.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the evening, just before bed time, something serious is read, and Mrs. D—, repeating a short but fervent prayer, recommends us to the protection of the Almighty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
transcribesverbUS /trænˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “transcribe” — write out from speech, notes, etc.
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He keeps the accounts of the family; and, under the direction of his mother, manages her little property.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the evening, just before bed time, something serious is read, and Mrs. D—, repeating a short but fervent prayer, recommends us to the protection of the Almighty.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The order and regularity which reigns in this family would surprise you, considering they have but one servant.
William
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From this reading She is always employed; and William reads to her, in the evening, history and books of rational amusement, which she comments on, and frequently repeats his father’s sentiments of the various authors they read, which William treasures up, and often transcribes in a little book, which he has made for that purpose.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Mrs. D— sees but little company—a few particular friends, and the society of her children, is all she wishes for.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The order and regularity which reigns in this family would surprise you, considering they have but one servant.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The order and regularity which reigns in this family would surprise you, considering they have but one servant.
