used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The honeymoon at Santa Lucia was not a very satisfactory one, at least for the bride.
having companions or an escort
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
(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 So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading But one cannot pass one’s entire life in public, and when the hours of domestic happiness arrived, they were very trying.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The honeymoon at Santa Lucia was not a very satisfactory one, at least for the bride.
being joined in close association
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The honeymoon at Santa Lucia was not a very satisfactory one, at least for the bride.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But one cannot pass one’s entire life in public, and when the hours of domestic happiness arrived, they were very trying.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
cannot
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From this reading But one cannot pass one’s entire life in public, and when the hours of domestic happiness arrived, they were very trying.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
congratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading Lizzie had guessed correctly when she said that Maraquita’s infidelity would prove its own punishment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
having made preparations
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading But one cannot pass one’s entire life in public, and when the hours of domestic happiness arrived, they were very trying.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading But one cannot pass one’s entire life in public, and when the hours of domestic happiness arrived, they were very trying.
every person
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The honeymoon at Santa Lucia was not a very satisfactory one, at least for the bride.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
frivolousadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪvələs/
not serious in content or attitude or behavior
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
a long fixed look
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
gorged
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From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
Governor'snounUS /ˈɡʌvərnərz/
possessive form of “governor” — the head of a state government
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Lizzie had guessed correctly when she said that Maraquita’s infidelity would prove its own punishment.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lizzie had guessed correctly when she said that Maraquita’s infidelity would prove its own punishment.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading But one cannot pass one’s entire life in public, and when the hours of domestic happiness arrived, they were very trying.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading The honeymoon at Santa Lucia was not a very satisfactory one, at least for the bride.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But one cannot pass one’s entire life in public, and when the hours of domestic happiness arrived, they were very trying.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
infidelitynounUS /ˌɪnfɪˈdelɪti/
the quality of being unfaithful
From this reading Lizzie had guessed correctly when she said that Maraquita’s infidelity would prove its own punishment.
inflateverbUS /ɪnˈfleɪt/
exaggerate or make bigger
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Lizzie had guessed correctly when she said that Maraquita’s infidelity would prove its own punishment.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The honeymoon at Santa Lucia was not a very satisfactory one, at least for the bride.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading But one cannot pass one’s entire life in public, and when the hours of domestic happiness arrived, they were very trying.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
Lizzie
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From this reading Lizzie had guessed correctly when she said that Maraquita’s infidelity would prove its own punishment.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
Lucia
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From this reading The honeymoon at Santa Lucia was not a very satisfactory one, at least for the bride.
engage in
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
Maraquita's
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From this reading Lizzie had guessed correctly when she said that Maraquita’s infidelity would prove its own punishment.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The honeymoon at Santa Lucia was not a very satisfactory one, at least for the bride.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The honeymoon at Santa Lucia was not a very satisfactory one, at least for the bride.
one's
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From this reading But one cannot pass one’s entire life in public, and when the hours of domestic happiness arrived, they were very trying.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Lizzie had guessed correctly when she said that Maraquita’s infidelity would prove its own punishment.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
go across or through
From this reading But one cannot pass one’s entire life in public, and when the hours of domestic happiness arrived, they were very trying.
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
prognosticatedverbUS /ˌprɑːɡˈnɑːstəkeɪtɪd/
past form of “prognosticate” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Lizzie had guessed correctly when she said that Maraquita’s infidelity would prove its own punishment.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading But one cannot pass one’s entire life in public, and when the hours of domestic happiness arrived, they were very trying.
the act of punishing
From this reading Lizzie had guessed correctly when she said that Maraquita’s infidelity would prove its own punishment.
Quita's
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From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Lizzie had guessed correctly when she said that Maraquita’s infidelity would prove its own punishment.
SantanounUS /ˈsæntə/
the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas
From this reading The honeymoon at Santa Lucia was not a very satisfactory one, at least for the bride.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The honeymoon at Santa Lucia was not a very satisfactory one, at least for the bride.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
servileadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəl/
submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lizzie had guessed correctly when she said that Maraquita’s infidelity would prove its own punishment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lizzie had guessed correctly when she said that Maraquita’s infidelity would prove its own punishment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The honeymoon at Santa Lucia was not a very satisfactory one, at least for the bride.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But one cannot pass one’s entire life in public, and when the hours of domestic happiness arrived, they were very trying.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
hard to endure
From this reading But one cannot pass one’s entire life in public, and when the hours of domestic happiness arrived, they were very trying.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
precisely as stated
From this reading The honeymoon at Santa Lucia was not a very satisfactory one, at least for the bride.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The honeymoon at Santa Lucia was not a very satisfactory one, at least for the bride.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But one cannot pass one’s entire life in public, and when the hours of domestic happiness arrived, they were very trying.
at the time that
From this reading Lizzie had guessed correctly when she said that Maraquita’s infidelity would prove its own punishment.
in or to any place at all
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So long as the day endured, and Quita’s frivolous soul could be gorged on flattery, and the servile congratulations paid her by her husband’s guests, she was contented with her lot, and disposed to believe it would turn out all she had prognosticated for herself.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading To feel she was the woman of most importance in the island, and that she had horses and carriages, and servants at her command, and that a military guard accompanied her wherever she went, and everybody turned to gaze after her, and said to one another, ‘There goes the Governor’s bride,’ was quite sufficient to inflate her foolish little heart with pride, and make her forget, for the time being, the penalty attached to it all.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Lizzie had guessed correctly when she said that Maraquita’s infidelity would prove its own punishment.
