used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was inordinately fond of Maraquita, and would have considered her a fit match for a prince of the blood royal.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr Courtney was quite as proud as his wife of the grand marriage his daughter was about to make.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was inordinately fond of Maraquita, and would have considered her a fit match for a prince of the blood royal.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He was sitting in the room which he called his office, and had just dismissed Monsieur de Courcelles, when his wife entered the apartment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr Courtney was quite as proud as his wife of the grand marriage his daughter was about to make.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same time, he was only a planter, and it was a great thing to know that his child was going to marry the highest man in the island.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
bestowverbUS /bɪˈstoʊ/
present
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading He was inordinately fond of Maraquita, and would have considered her a fit match for a prince of the blood royal.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was sitting in the room which he called his office, and had just dismissed Monsieur de Courcelles, when his wife entered the apartment.
a young person of either sex
From this reading At the same time, he was only a planter, and it was a great thing to know that his child was going to marry the highest man in the island.
carefully weighed
From this reading He was inordinately fond of Maraquita, and would have considered her a fit match for a prince of the blood royal.
Courcelles
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From this reading He was sitting in the room which he called his office, and had just dismissed Monsieur de Courcelles, when his wife entered the apartment.
Courtney
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From this reading Mr Courtney was quite as proud as his wife of the grand marriage his daughter was about to make.
a female human offspring
From this reading Mr Courtney was quite as proud as his wife of the grand marriage his daughter was about to make.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading He was sitting in the room which he called his office, and had just dismissed Monsieur de Courcelles, when his wife entered the apartment.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading He was sitting in the room which he called his office, and had just dismissed Monsieur de Courcelles, when his wife entered the apartment.
dowrynounUS /ˈdaʊri/
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He was sitting in the room which he called his office, and had just dismissed Monsieur de Courcelles, when his wife entered the apartment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
father-in-lawnounUS /ˈfɑːðərɪnlɔː/
the father of your spouse
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He was inordinately fond of Maraquita, and would have considered her a fit match for a prince of the blood royal.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading He was inordinately fond of Maraquita, and would have considered her a fit match for a prince of the blood royal.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was inordinately fond of Maraquita, and would have considered her a fit match for a prince of the blood royal.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
the act of departing
From this reading At the same time, he was only a planter, and it was a great thing to know that his child was going to marry the highest man in the island.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Mr Courtney was quite as proud as his wife of the grand marriage his daughter was about to make.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading At the same time, he was only a planter, and it was a great thing to know that his child was going to marry the highest man in the island.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was inordinately fond of Maraquita, and would have considered her a fit match for a prince of the blood royal.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was inordinately fond of Maraquita, and would have considered her a fit match for a prince of the blood royal.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He was inordinately fond of Maraquita, and would have considered her a fit match for a prince of the blood royal.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading At the same time, he was only a planter, and it was a great thing to know that his child was going to marry the highest man in the island.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr Courtney was quite as proud as his wife of the grand marriage his daughter was about to make.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the same time, he was only a planter, and it was a great thing to know that his child was going to marry the highest man in the island.
inordinatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnɔːrdənətli/
extremely
From this reading He was inordinately fond of Maraquita, and would have considered her a fit match for a prince of the blood royal.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading At the same time, he was only a planter, and it was a great thing to know that his child was going to marry the highest man in the island.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At the same time, he was only a planter, and it was a great thing to know that his child was going to marry the highest man in the island.
Johnstone
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From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
and nothing more
From this reading He was sitting in the room which he called his office, and had just dismissed Monsieur de Courcelles, when his wife entered the apartment.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading At the same time, he was only a planter, and it was a great thing to know that his child was going to marry the highest man in the island.
engage in
From this reading Mr Courtney was quite as proud as his wife of the grand marriage his daughter was about to make.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At the same time, he was only a planter, and it was a great thing to know that his child was going to marry the highest man in the island.
Maraquita
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From this reading He was inordinately fond of Maraquita, and would have considered her a fit match for a prince of the blood royal.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Mr Courtney was quite as proud as his wife of the grand marriage his daughter was about to make.
take in marriage
From this reading At the same time, he was only a planter, and it was a great thing to know that his child was going to marry the highest man in the island.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading He was inordinately fond of Maraquita, and would have considered her a fit match for a prince of the blood royal.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading He was sitting in the room which he called his office, and had just dismissed Monsieur de Courcelles, when his wife entered the apartment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr Courtney was quite as proud as his wife of the grand marriage his daughter was about to make.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr Courtney was quite as proud as his wife of the grand marriage his daughter was about to make.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He was sitting in the room which he called his office, and had just dismissed Monsieur de Courcelles, when his wife entered the apartment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
and nothing more
From this reading At the same time, he was only a planter, and it was a great thing to know that his child was going to marry the highest man in the island.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
planternounUS /ˈplæntər/
the owner or manager of a plantation
From this reading At the same time, he was only a planter, and it was a great thing to know that his child was going to marry the highest man in the island.
a full supply
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading He was inordinately fond of Maraquita, and would have considered her a fit match for a prince of the blood royal.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Mr Courtney was quite as proud as his wife of the grand marriage his daughter was about to make.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Mr Courtney was quite as proud as his wife of the grand marriage his daughter was about to make.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He was sitting in the room which he called his office, and had just dismissed Monsieur de Courcelles, when his wife entered the apartment.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading He was inordinately fond of Maraquita, and would have considered her a fit match for a prince of the blood royal.
RussellnounUS /ˈrʌsəl/
United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same time, he was only a planter, and it was a great thing to know that his child was going to marry the highest man in the island.
term of address for a man
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He was sitting in the room which he called his office, and had just dismissed Monsieur de Courcelles, when his wife entered the apartment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At the same time, he was only a planter, and it was a great thing to know that his child was going to marry the highest man in the island.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr Courtney was quite as proud as his wife of the grand marriage his daughter was about to make.
a special situation
From this reading At the same time, he was only a planter, and it was a great thing to know that his child was going to marry the highest man in the island.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At the same time, he was only a planter, and it was a great thing to know that his child was going to marry the highest man in the island.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr Courtney was quite as proud as his wife of the grand marriage his daughter was about to make.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr Courtney was quite as proud as his wife of the grand marriage his daughter was about to make.
at the time that
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was sitting in the room which he called his office, and had just dismissed Monsieur de Courcelles, when his wife entered the apartment.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr Courtney was quite as proud as his wife of the grand marriage his daughter was about to make.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had plenty of money to bestow on her--Sir Russell Johnstone had opened his eyes when his future father-in-law had mentioned the dowry he would receive with his bride--and when Maraquita had obtained rank and position, his best wishes for her would be gratified.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was inordinately fond of Maraquita, and would have considered her a fit match for a prince of the blood royal.
