used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the morrow, lessons were to begin seriously, and some seemed to think it almost a hanging matter, so doleful did they look.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
(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 fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading On the morrow, lessons were to begin seriously, and some seemed to think it almost a hanging matter, so doleful did they look.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
batheverbUS /beɪð/
cleanse the entire body
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On the morrow, lessons were to begin seriously, and some seemed to think it almost a hanging matter, so doleful did they look.
bestirred
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From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
demanding attention
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
provide a cure for, make healthy again
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading On the morrow, lessons were to begin seriously, and some seemed to think it almost a hanging matter, so doleful did they look.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
dolefuladjectiveUS /ˈdoʊlfəl/
filled with or evoking sadness
From this reading On the morrow, lessons were to begin seriously, and some seemed to think it almost a hanging matter, so doleful did they look.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
enquireverbUS /ɪnˈkwaɪər/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
fortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
destroyed or killed
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading On the morrow, lessons were to begin seriously, and some seemed to think it almost a hanging matter, so doleful did they look.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
headachenounUS /ˈhedeɪk/
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
how
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From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading On the morrow, lessons were to begin seriously, and some seemed to think it almost a hanging matter, so doleful did they look.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading On the morrow, lessons were to begin seriously, and some seemed to think it almost a hanging matter, so doleful did they look.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading On the morrow, lessons were to begin seriously, and some seemed to think it almost a hanging matter, so doleful did they look.
merciesnounUS /ˈmɜːrsiːz/
plural of “mercy” — leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
methodicaladjectiveUS /məˈθɑːdəkəl/
characterized by method and orderliness
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading On the morrow, lessons were to begin seriously, and some seemed to think it almost a hanging matter, so doleful did they look.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
Schillie
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From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the morrow, lessons were to begin seriously, and some seemed to think it almost a hanging matter, so doleful did they look.
in a serious manner
From this reading On the morrow, lessons were to begin seriously, and some seemed to think it almost a hanging matter, so doleful did they look.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
shewn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
sorrowfuladjectiveUS /ˈsɑːroʊfəl/
experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
possessing sweep
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
carry out
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the morrow, lessons were to begin seriously, and some seemed to think it almost a hanging matter, so doleful did they look.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading On the morrow, lessons were to begin seriously, and some seemed to think it almost a hanging matter, so doleful did they look.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We then all went down to the sea to bathe and enjoy the cool breeze, and at night we went to bed sorrowful but thankful for the many mercies above, around, about us.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
precisely as stated
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
washverbUS /wɑːʃ/
clean with some chemical process
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
weepverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the morrow, lessons were to begin seriously, and some seemed to think it almost a hanging matter, so doleful did they look.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On this we all roused up, and bestirred ourselves; the girls helped to wash up; the little ones ran out to amuse themselves; I swept the floor, while Schillie put the room tidy; Madame having gone to lay down to cure her sad headache.
which person or people
From this reading It fortunately happened that we had so much to do we could not weep all day; moreover, Jenny, who was very methodical, thought if we went on crying all the evening, how was she to get the tea ready.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Accordingly, with some hesitation, having shewn her face several times before, she ventured to enquire if she might take away the remains of our feast.
