used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That a woman sometimes breaks her promise to wed he well knew.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Plainly Carolina was carrying things too far for a girl who was the promised wife of another.
from appearances alone
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading That a woman sometimes breaks her promise to wed he well knew.
CarolinanounUS /ˌkerəˈlaɪnə/
the area of the states of North Carolina and South Carolina
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Plainly Carolina was carrying things too far for a girl who was the promised wife of another.
CongressmannounUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəsmən/
a member of the United States House of Representatives
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Carolina and Haines showed surprise at Norton's entrance.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Plainly Carolina was carrying things too far for a girl who was the promised wife of another.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Plainly Carolina was carrying things too far for a girl who was the promised wife of another.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Perhaps she was getting interested in the handsome, interfering secretary.
a young female
From this reading Plainly Carolina was carrying things too far for a girl who was the promised wife of another.
Haines
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From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Perhaps she was getting interested in the handsome, interfering secretary.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That a woman sometimes breaks her promise to wed he well knew.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That a woman sometimes breaks her promise to wed he well knew.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Perhaps she was getting interested in the handsome, interfering secretary.
interferingadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrɪŋ/
intrusive in a meddling or offensive manner
From this reading Perhaps she was getting interested in the handsome, interfering secretary.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That a woman sometimes breaks her promise to wed he well knew.
Norton
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From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
Norton's
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From this reading Carolina and Haines showed surprise at Norton's entrance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
OLD-FASHIONEDadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps she was getting interested in the handsome, interfering secretary.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Plainly Carolina was carrying things too far for a girl who was the promised wife of another.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading That a woman sometimes breaks her promise to wed he well knew.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Plainly Carolina was carrying things too far for a girl who was the promised wife of another.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading Perhaps she was getting interested in the handsome, interfering secretary.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps she was getting interested in the handsome, interfering secretary.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Carolina and Haines showed surprise at Norton's entrance.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading That a woman sometimes breaks her promise to wed he well knew.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Carolina and Haines showed surprise at Norton's entrance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That a woman sometimes breaks her promise to wed he well knew.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Plainly Carolina was carrying things too far for a girl who was the promised wife of another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That a woman sometimes breaks her promise to wed he well knew.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Plainly Carolina was carrying things too far for a girl who was the promised wife of another.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
wedverbUS /wed/
take in marriage
From this reading That a woman sometimes breaks her promise to wed he well knew.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading That a woman sometimes breaks her promise to wed he well knew.
which person or people
From this reading Plainly Carolina was carrying things too far for a girl who was the promised wife of another.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Plainly Carolina was carrying things too far for a girl who was the promised wife of another.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading That a woman sometimes breaks her promise to wed he well knew.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading AN OLD-FASHIONED FATHER Congressman Norton was startled at the sight of Carolina and Haines apparently so wrapped up in each other.
