used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PARABLE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
anew
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
(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 People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading It was thought that a little humility would be proper in a young person who was going to enjoy such altogether undeserved good fortune.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was thought that a little humility would be proper in a young person who was going to enjoy such altogether undeserved good fortune.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
bride-elect
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
candournoun
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
carefully weighed
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
make right or correct
From this reading Rumour for once in the way, was perfectly correct.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading It was thought that a little humility would be proper in a young person who was going to enjoy such altogether undeserved good fortune.
Fetherstonhaugh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rumour for once in the way, was perfectly correct.
foregoingadjectiveUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊɪŋ/
especially of writing or speech; going before
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It was thought that a little humility would be proper in a young person who was going to enjoy such altogether undeserved good fortune.
set up or found
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
usually; as a rule
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
the act of departing
From this reading It was thought that a little humility would be proper in a young person who was going to enjoy such altogether undeserved good fortune.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was thought that a little humility would be proper in a young person who was going to enjoy such altogether undeserved good fortune.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
honoursnoun
a university degree with honors
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading It was thought that a little humility would be proper in a young person who was going to enjoy such altogether undeserved good fortune.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rumour for once in the way, was perfectly correct.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
KingstonnounUS /ˈkɪŋstən/
a town on the Hudson River in New York
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was thought that a little humility would be proper in a young person who was going to enjoy such altogether undeserved good fortune.
long-delayed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
MelbournenounUS /ˈmelbərn/
a resort town in east central Florida
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
on one occasion
From this reading Rumour for once in the way, was perfectly correct.
PARABLEnounUS /ˈperəbəl/
a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading A PARABLE.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Rumour for once in the way, was perfectly correct.
a human being
From this reading It was thought that a little humility would be proper in a young person who was going to enjoy such altogether undeserved good fortune.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading It was thought that a little humility would be proper in a young person who was going to enjoy such altogether undeserved good fortune.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
shylyadverbUS /ˈʃaɪli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was thought that a little humility would be proper in a young person who was going to enjoy such altogether undeserved good fortune.
carry out
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was thought that a little humility would be proper in a young person who was going to enjoy such altogether undeserved good fortune.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
Toorak
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
unaccountablyadverbUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbli/
in an unaccountable manner
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
undeservedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzɜːrvd/
not deserved or earned
From this reading It was thought that a little humility would be proper in a young person who was going to enjoy such altogether undeserved good fortune.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Rumour for once in the way, was perfectly correct.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was about a month after the foregoing conversation took place, that Melbourne society was fluttered by a rumour that the engagement between Mr. Kingston and Miss Fetherstonhaugh, which had been unaccountably broken off, was "on" again, and that the long-delayed wedding was to take place immediately.
which person or people
From this reading It was thought that a little humility would be proper in a young person who was going to enjoy such altogether undeserved good fortune.
in the company of; together with
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was thought that a little humility would be proper in a young person who was going to enjoy such altogether undeserved good fortune.
yorenounUS /jɔːr/
time long past
From this reading People went to call at Toorak, and found the aunt serene and radiant, and the bride-elect wearing all the honours of her position--not shyly as of yore, but with a quiet candour and dignified self-possession that was not generally considered becoming under the circumstances.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading It was thought that a little humility would be proper in a young person who was going to enjoy such altogether undeserved good fortune.
