used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His father had left him an ample income; he had no near relatives, and was able to look forward with confidence to giving Enid a comfortable home.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading His father had left him an ample income; he had no near relatives, and was able to look forward with confidence to giving Enid a comfortable home.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She herself had always meant to leave Enid a fair share of her own wealth, and she announced her intention of settling a considerable sum upon her at once.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading His father had left him an ample income; he had no near relatives, and was able to look forward with confidence to giving Enid a comfortable home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His father had left him an ample income; he had no near relatives, and was able to look forward with confidence to giving Enid a comfortable home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His father had left him an ample income; he had no near relatives, and was able to look forward with confidence to giving Enid a comfortable home.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading She herself had always meant to leave Enid a fair share of her own wealth, and she announced her intention of settling a considerable sum upon her at once.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She herself had always meant to leave Enid a fair share of her own wealth, and she announced her intention of settling a considerable sum upon her at once.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
Beechfield
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From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading If the General would do the same thing, Enid would be a bride with a goodly dower.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading His father had left him an ample income; he had no near relatives, and was able to look forward with confidence to giving Enid a comfortable home.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading His father had left him an ample income; he had no near relatives, and was able to look forward with confidence to giving Enid a comfortable home.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She herself had always meant to leave Enid a fair share of her own wealth, and she announced her intention of settling a considerable sum upon her at once.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
dowernounUS /daʊr/
money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage
From this reading If the General would do the same thing, Enid would be a bride with a goodly dower.
EnidnounUS /ˈiːnɪd/
a town in north central Oklahoma
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
Enid's
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From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
Evandale
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From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading She herself had always meant to leave Enid a fair share of her own wealth, and she announced her intention of settling a considerable sum upon her at once.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading His father had left him an ample income; he had no near relatives, and was able to look forward with confidence to giving Enid a comfortable home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading His father had left him an ample income; he had no near relatives, and was able to look forward with confidence to giving Enid a comfortable home.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading If the General would do the same thing, Enid would be a bride with a goodly dower.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
the act of giving
From this reading His father had left him an ample income; he had no near relatives, and was able to look forward with confidence to giving Enid a comfortable home.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
goodlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdli/
large in amount or extent or degree
From this reading If the General would do the same thing, Enid would be a bride with a goodly dower.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She herself had always meant to leave Enid a fair share of her own wealth, and she announced her intention of settling a considerable sum upon her at once.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His father had left him an ample income; he had no near relatives, and was able to look forward with confidence to giving Enid a comfortable home.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading His father had left him an ample income; he had no near relatives, and was able to look forward with confidence to giving Enid a comfortable home.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the General would do the same thing, Enid would be a bride with a goodly dower.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading His father had left him an ample income; he had no near relatives, and was able to look forward with confidence to giving Enid a comfortable home.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading She herself had always meant to leave Enid a fair share of her own wealth, and she announced her intention of settling a considerable sum upon her at once.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
go away from a place
From this reading She herself had always meant to leave Enid a fair share of her own wealth, and she announced her intention of settling a considerable sum upon her at once.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading His father had left him an ample income; he had no near relatives, and was able to look forward with confidence to giving Enid a comfortable home.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His father had left him an ample income; he had no near relatives, and was able to look forward with confidence to giving Enid a comfortable home.
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 He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
take in marriage
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
Maurice
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From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading She herself had always meant to leave Enid a fair share of her own wealth, and she announced her intention of settling a considerable sum upon her at once.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading His father had left him an ample income; he had no near relatives, and was able to look forward with confidence to giving Enid a comfortable home.
absolutely essential
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
not any; not one
From this reading His father had left him an ample income; he had no near relatives, and was able to look forward with confidence to giving Enid a comfortable home.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She herself had always meant to leave Enid a fair share of her own wealth, and she announced her intention of settling a considerable sum upon her at once.
on one occasion
From this reading She herself had always meant to leave Enid a fair share of her own wealth, and she announced her intention of settling a considerable sum upon her at once.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She herself had always meant to leave Enid a fair share of her own wealth, and she announced her intention of settling a considerable sum upon her at once.
having a point
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading His father had left him an ample income; he had no near relatives, and was able to look forward with confidence to giving Enid a comfortable home.
Identical; not different.
From this reading If the General would do the same thing, Enid would be a bride with a goodly dower.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading She herself had always meant to leave Enid a fair share of her own wealth, and she announced her intention of settling a considerable sum upon her at once.
have in common
From this reading She herself had always meant to leave Enid a fair share of her own wealth, and she announced her intention of settling a considerable sum upon her at once.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She herself had always meant to leave Enid a fair share of her own wealth, and she announced her intention of settling a considerable sum upon her at once.
in the near future
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
a quantity of money
From this reading She herself had always meant to leave Enid a fair share of her own wealth, and she announced her intention of settling a considerable sum upon her at once.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If the General would do the same thing, Enid would be a bride with a goodly dower.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
a special situation
From this reading If the General would do the same thing, Enid would be a bride with a goodly dower.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She herself had always meant to leave Enid a fair share of her own wealth, and she announced her intention of settling a considerable sum upon her at once.
the act of using
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
VanenounUS /veɪn/
mechanical device attached to an elevated structure; rotates freely to show the direction of the wind
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading She herself had always meant to leave Enid a fair share of her own wealth, and she announced her intention of settling a considerable sum upon her at once.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Maurice Evandale was obliged to go to Beechfield that evening; but, before he went, he explained his position more fully to Miss Vane than he had thought it necessary to do with Enid.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He wanted to marry her as soon as possible; but, as Miss Vane pointed out to him, there was no use in being in too great a hurry, for many things would have to be settled before Enid's hand could be given in marriage.
