used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is the best thing to do, for it puts everything on a proper and legal footing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “I have thought sometimes when I saw in the papers about young people getting married like that that it was not very wise,” said the old lady.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It is the best thing to do, for it puts everything on a proper and legal footing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But now I see it differently.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
a female human offspring
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
differentlyadverbUS /ˈdɪfrəntli/
in another and different manner
From this reading “But now I see it differently.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It is the best thing to do, for it puts everything on a proper and legal footing.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading It is the best thing to do, for it puts everything on a proper and legal footing.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading It is the best thing to do, for it puts everything on a proper and legal footing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
yet to be or coming
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading “I have thought sometimes when I saw in the papers about young people getting married like that that it was not very wise,” said the old lady.
Gregor
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From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have thought sometimes when I saw in the papers about young people getting married like that that it was not very wise,” said the old lady.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the best thing to do, for it puts everything on a proper and legal footing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I have thought sometimes when I saw in the papers about young people getting married like that that it was not very wise,” said the old lady.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “I have thought sometimes when I saw in the papers about young people getting married like that that it was not very wise,” said the old lady.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading It is the best thing to do, for it puts everything on a proper and legal footing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
MacLean
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From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
MacLean's
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From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
joined in matrimony
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “But now I see it differently.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “I have thought sometimes when I saw in the papers about young people getting married like that that it was not very wise,” said the old lady.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is the best thing to do, for it puts everything on a proper and legal footing.
and nothing more
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “I have thought sometimes when I saw in the papers about young people getting married like that that it was not very wise,” said the old lady.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “I have thought sometimes when I saw in the papers about young people getting married like that that it was not very wise,” said the old lady.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading It is the best thing to do, for it puts everything on a proper and legal footing.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading It is the best thing to do, for it puts everything on a proper and legal footing.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I have thought sometimes when I saw in the papers about young people getting married like that that it was not very wise,” said the old lady.
cut with a saw
From this reading “I have thought sometimes when I saw in the papers about young people getting married like that that it was not very wise,” said the old lady.
express in words
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “But now I see it differently.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading “I have thought sometimes when I saw in the papers about young people getting married like that that it was not very wise,” said the old lady.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
a special situation
From this reading It is the best thing to do, for it puts everything on a proper and legal footing.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “I have thought sometimes when I saw in the papers about young people getting married like that that it was not very wise,” said the old lady.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
precisely as stated
From this reading “I have thought sometimes when I saw in the papers about young people getting married like that that it was not very wise,” said the old lady.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
at the time that
From this reading “I have thought sometimes when I saw in the papers about young people getting married like that that it was not very wise,” said the old lady.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were like mother and daughter, and Mrs MacLean’s only hope for the future was that the relationship which might have been should be realised as nearly as possible--as though Honor and Gregor had been married before he went out.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading “I have thought sometimes when I saw in the papers about young people getting married like that that it was not very wise,” said the old lady.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs MacLean begged so anxiously to be allowed to keep Honor with her still that Mrs Dare could not find in her heart to say no.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “I have thought sometimes when I saw in the papers about young people getting married like that that it was not very wise,” said the old lady.
