used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She wrote to Mr Fraser, asking him to allow his niece to pay her a visit of a few weeks; but she said nothing about it to Alec.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
the state of being absent
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
consider or hold as true
From this reading The arrangement happened to be convenient to Mr Fraser, who wished to accept an invitation himself.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
Alec
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From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
Alec's
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From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She wrote to Mr Fraser, asking him to allow his niece to pay her a visit of a few weeks; but she said nothing about it to Alec.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The arrangement happened to be convenient to Mr Fraser, who wished to accept an invitation himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
Annie
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From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The arrangement happened to be convenient to Mr Fraser, who wished to accept an invitation himself.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading She wrote to Mr Fraser, asking him to allow his niece to pay her a visit of a few weeks; but she said nothing about it to Alec.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading Old feelings and thoughts awoke in her mind, and made her wish to see the daughter of her old companion.
banishedverbUS /ˈbænɪʃt/
past form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The arrangement happened to be convenient to Mr Fraser, who wished to accept an invitation himself.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Old feelings and thoughts awoke in her mind, and made her wish to see the daughter of her old companion.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading The arrangement happened to be convenient to Mr Fraser, who wished to accept an invitation himself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
a female human offspring
From this reading Old feelings and thoughts awoke in her mind, and made her wish to see the daughter of her old companion.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
divisible by two
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Old feelings and thoughts awoke in her mind, and made her wish to see the daughter of her old companion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She wrote to Mr Fraser, asking him to allow his niece to pay her a visit of a few weeks; but she said nothing about it to Alec.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
Forbes
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From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
Fraser
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From this reading She wrote to Mr Fraser, asking him to allow his niece to pay her a visit of a few weeks; but she said nothing about it to Alec.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The arrangement happened to be convenient to Mr Fraser, who wished to accept an invitation himself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She wrote to Mr Fraser, asking him to allow his niece to pay her a visit of a few weeks; but she said nothing about it to Alec.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The arrangement happened to be convenient to Mr Fraser, who wished to accept an invitation himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The arrangement happened to be convenient to Mr Fraser, who wished to accept an invitation himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She wrote to Mr Fraser, asking him to allow his niece to pay her a visit of a few weeks; but she said nothing about it to Alec.
and nothing more
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
Kate
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From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
the literary culture
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
lunaradjectiveUS /ˈluːnər/
of or relating to or associated with the moon
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Old feelings and thoughts awoke in her mind, and made her wish to see the daughter of her old companion.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
engage in
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
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 In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Old feelings and thoughts awoke in her mind, and made her wish to see the daughter of her old companion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
a form of address for a man
From this reading She wrote to Mr Fraser, asking him to allow his niece to pay her a visit of a few weeks; but she said nothing about it to Alec.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading She wrote to Mr Fraser, asking him to allow his niece to pay her a visit of a few weeks; but she said nothing about it to Alec.
not any; not one
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She wrote to Mr Fraser, asking him to allow his niece to pay her a visit of a few weeks; but she said nothing about it to Alec.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old feelings and thoughts awoke in her mind, and made her wish to see the daughter of her old companion.
on one occasion
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading She wrote to Mr Fraser, asking him to allow his niece to pay her a visit of a few weeks; but she said nothing about it to Alec.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
prudencenounUS /ˈpruːdəns/
discretion in practical affairs
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She wrote to Mr Fraser, asking him to allow his niece to pay her a visit of a few weeks; but she said nothing about it to Alec.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Old feelings and thoughts awoke in her mind, and made her wish to see the daughter of her old companion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wrote to Mr Fraser, asking him to allow his niece to pay her a visit of a few weeks; but she said nothing about it to Alec.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Old feelings and thoughts awoke in her mind, and made her wish to see the daughter of her old companion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Old feelings and thoughts awoke in her mind, and made her wish to see the daughter of her old companion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
precisely as stated
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading She wrote to Mr Fraser, asking him to allow his niece to pay her a visit of a few weeks; but she said nothing about it to Alec.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She wrote to Mr Fraser, asking him to allow his niece to pay her a visit of a few weeks; but she said nothing about it to Alec.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In one or two of his letters, which were never very long, Alec had just mentioned Kate; and now Mrs Forbes had many inquiries to make about her.
which person or people
From this reading The arrangement happened to be convenient to Mr Fraser, who wished to accept an invitation himself.
belonging to which person
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Old feelings and thoughts awoke in her mind, and made her wish to see the daughter of her old companion.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The arrangement happened to be convenient to Mr Fraser, who wished to accept an invitation himself.
worldlyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrldli/
characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world
From this reading The absence of Annie, banished once more at the suggestion of worldly prudence, but for whose quiet lunar smile not even Alec's sunny presence could quite make up, contributed no doubt to this longing after the new maiden.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading She wrote to Mr Fraser, asking him to allow his niece to pay her a visit of a few weeks; but she said nothing about it to Alec.
