used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
Agatha's
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From this reading It was the Saturday before the marriage; and Agatha's trustee had come to execute his last guardianship of her and her property.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “An odd doctrine, truly!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the Saturday before the marriage; and Agatha's trustee had come to execute his last guardianship of her and her property.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I wish, as I stated yesterday, that Miss Bowen's property should be settled entirely upon herself.
in or near a particular place or position
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I wish, as I stated yesterday, that Miss Bowen's property should be settled entirely upon herself.
Bedford
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was the Saturday before the marriage; and Agatha's trustee had come to execute his last guardianship of her and her property.
Bowen's
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From this reading “I wish, as I stated yesterday, that Miss Bowen's property should be settled entirely upon herself.
a male with the same parents as someone else
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
not open or affording passage or access
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move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was the Saturday before the marriage; and Agatha's trustee had come to execute his last guardianship of her and her property.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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doctrinenounUS /ˈdɑːktrən/
a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
From this reading “An odd doctrine, truly!
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
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drawing-room
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to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading “I wish, as I stated yesterday, that Miss Bowen's property should be settled entirely upon herself.
executeverbUS /ˈeksəkjuːt/
kill as a means of socially sanctioned punishment
From this reading It was the Saturday before the marriage; and Agatha's trustee had come to execute his last guardianship of her and her property.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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guardianshipnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
From this reading It was the Saturday before the marriage; and Agatha's trustee had come to execute his last guardianship of her and her property.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the Saturday before the marriage; and Agatha's trustee had come to execute his last guardianship of her and her property.
HarpernounUS /ˈhɑːrpər/
someone who plays the harp
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was the Saturday before the marriage; and Agatha's trustee had come to execute his last guardianship of her and her property.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “I wish, as I stated yesterday, that Miss Bowen's property should be settled entirely upon herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wish, as I stated yesterday, that Miss Bowen's property should be settled entirely upon herself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
immediately past
From this reading It was the Saturday before the marriage; and Agatha's trustee had come to execute his last guardianship of her and her property.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Where did you learn it?” laughed Major Harper, who was pacing the Bedford Square drawing-room with quick, uneasy steps; while his brother stood very quiet, only looking from time to time at the closed door.
gain knowledge or skills
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the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
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MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It was the Saturday before the marriage; and Agatha's trustee had come to execute his last guardianship of her and her property.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “I wish, as I stated yesterday, that Miss Bowen's property should be settled entirely upon herself.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
not divisible by two
From this reading “An odd doctrine, truly!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
and nothing more
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
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something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading “I wish, as I stated yesterday, that Miss Bowen's property should be settled entirely upon herself.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
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quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
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receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
reconcileverbUS /ˈrekənsaɪl/
make (one thing) compatible with
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading It was the Saturday before the marriage; and Agatha's trustee had come to execute his last guardianship of her and her property.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading “I wish, as I stated yesterday, that Miss Bowen's property should be settled entirely upon herself.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “I wish, as I stated yesterday, that Miss Bowen's property should be settled entirely upon herself.
make square
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statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading “I wish, as I stated yesterday, that Miss Bowen's property should be settled entirely upon herself.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
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Maintained an upright posture.
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I wish, as I stated yesterday, that Miss Bowen's property should be settled entirely upon herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “An odd doctrine, truly!
trusteenounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiː/
a person (or institution) to whom legal title to property is entrusted to use for another's benefit
From this reading It was the Saturday before the marriage; and Agatha's trustee had come to execute his last guardianship of her and her property.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
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uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “I wish, as I stated yesterday, that Miss Bowen's property should be settled entirely upon herself.
precisely as stated
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wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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in or at the place that
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
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which person or people
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a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “I wish, as I stated yesterday, that Miss Bowen's property should be settled entirely upon herself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This is the only course which to my thinking can reconcile a man to the humiliation of receiving a large fortune with his wife.”
the day immediately before today
From this reading “I wish, as I stated yesterday, that Miss Bowen's property should be settled entirely upon herself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Where did you learn it?” laughed Major Harper, who was pacing the Bedford Square drawing-room with quick, uneasy steps; while his brother stood very quiet, only looking from time to time at the closed door.
