the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
AlfrednounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And at this Alfred perhaps, was scarcely less disappointed than Granville.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
BlighnounUS /blaɪ/
British admiral; was captain of the H.M.S. Bounty in 1789 when part of the crew mutinied and set him afloat in an open boat; a few weeks later he arrived safely in Timor 4,000 miles away (1754-1817)
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
commentarynounUS /ˈkɑːmənteri/
a written explanation or criticism or illustration that is added to a book or other textual material
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
COMPARINGnounUS /kəmˈperɪŋ/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
countedverbUS /ˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
daughter-in-lawnounUS /ˈdɔːtərɪnlɔː/
the wife of your son
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading And at this Alfred perhaps, was scarcely less disappointed than Granville.
don't
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From this reading 'Why don't you tell them more what you think of things?' said Alfred.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
a social unit living together
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
Granville
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From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
installationnounUS /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
the act of installing something (as equipment)
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading And at this Alfred perhaps, was scarcely less disappointed than Granville.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
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 COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 'Why don't you tell them more what you think of things?' said Alfred.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
by chance
From this reading And at this Alfred perhaps, was scarcely less disappointed than Granville.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
the possibility of future success
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
racyadjectiveUS /ˈreɪsi/
full of zest or vigor
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Why don't you tell them more what you think of things?' said Alfred.
cut with a saw
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
only a very short time before
From this reading And at this Alfred perhaps, was scarcely less disappointed than Granville.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
express in words
From this reading 'Why don't you tell them more what you think of things?' said Alfred.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And at this Alfred perhaps, was scarcely less disappointed than Granville.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading 'Why don't you tell them more what you think of things?' said Alfred.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading 'Why don't you tell them more what you think of things?' said Alfred.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading 'Why don't you tell them more what you think of things?' said Alfred.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And at this Alfred perhaps, was scarcely less disappointed than Granville.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
in the direction of
From this reading COMPARING NOTES But, during those first few days, Lady Bligh did not get many opportunities of carrying out her good intentions towards her daughter-in-law.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
two times
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
unreservedadjective
not reserved
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading 'Why don't you tell them more what you think of things?' said Alfred.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading For several mornings in succession Alfred carried off his wife to London, and they never returned until late in the afternoon, while twice during the first week the pair went to the theatre.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were seeing the sights of the town; and the Bride did appear to be impressed with what she saw; but the prospect of an unreserved and racy commentary upon everything, which the first hour of her installation in her husband's family had seemed to hold out--and which Granville, for one, had counted upon--was not properly realised.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Why don't you tell them more what you think of things?' said Alfred.
