commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
(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 Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading In imagination, she had seen her husband folded in his mother's arms, his bearded face covered with motherly kisses.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They will be so glad to get Lewis back that they will not have room for much notice of me."
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They will be so glad to get Lewis back that they will not have room for much notice of me."
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading In imagination, she had seen her husband folded in his mother's arms, his bearded face covered with motherly kisses.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading In imagination, she had seen her husband folded in his mother's arms, his bearded face covered with motherly kisses.
dearly loved
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading In imagination, she had seen her husband folded in his mother's arms, his bearded face covered with motherly kisses.
a social unit living together
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading In imagination, she had seen her husband folded in his mother's arms, his bearded face covered with motherly kisses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading They will be so glad to get Lewis back that they will not have room for much notice of me."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading They will be so glad to get Lewis back that they will not have room for much notice of me."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They will be so glad to get Lewis back that they will not have room for much notice of me."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In imagination, she had seen her husband folded in his mother's arms, his bearded face covered with motherly kisses.
homesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
how
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From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading In imagination, she had seen her husband folded in his mother's arms, his bearded face covered with motherly kisses.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading In imagination, she had seen her husband folded in his mother's arms, his bearded face covered with motherly kisses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In imagination, she had seen her husband folded in his mother's arms, his bearded face covered with motherly kisses.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading INTRODUCED.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
and nothing more
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading In imagination, she had seen her husband folded in his mother's arms, his bearded face covered with motherly kisses.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading They will be so glad to get Lewis back that they will not have room for much notice of me."
Lewis'snounUS /ˈluːɪsɪz/
possessive form of “lewis” — United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
Louise
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From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In imagination, she had seen her husband folded in his mother's arms, his bearded face covered with motherly kisses.
motherlyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərli/
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
From this reading In imagination, she had seen her husband folded in his mother's arms, his bearded face covered with motherly kisses.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They will be so glad to get Lewis back that they will not have room for much notice of me."
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading They will be so glad to get Lewis back that they will not have room for much notice of me."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They will be so glad to get Lewis back that they will not have room for much notice of me."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In imagination, she had seen her husband folded in his mother's arms, his bearded face covered with motherly kisses.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They will be so glad to get Lewis back that they will not have room for much notice of me."
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
express a supposition
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They will be so glad to get Lewis back that they will not have room for much notice of me."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Now Louise, despite all her previous knowledge of the Morgan family, had done just as people are always doing—planned their reception at the old homestead quite after the manner of life to which she had been accustomed, instead of arranging things from the Morgan standpoint.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It is not reasonable to suppose that she will care to kiss me," she had said to herself, "but I will give her one little, quiet kiss, to show her how dear Lewis's mother is to me, and then I will keep myself in the background for the first evening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In imagination, she had seen her husband folded in his mother's arms, his bearded face covered with motherly kisses.
