used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The event proved that it can at least make joy blossom on the countenance of a pedant.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
blessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
blossomverbUS /ˈblɑːsəm/
produce or yield flowers
From this reading The event proved that it can at least make joy blossom on the countenance of a pedant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The event proved that it can at least make joy blossom on the countenance of a pedant.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He thus inspired in his ex-disciple a contempt for his character, full measure, pressed down, and running over.
Church'snounUS /ˈtʃɜːrtʃəz/
possessive form of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
civiladjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəl/
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading He thus inspired in his ex-disciple a contempt for his character, full measure, pressed down, and running over.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading The event proved that it can at least make joy blossom on the countenance of a pedant.
a female human offspring
From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He thus inspired in his ex-disciple a contempt for his character, full measure, pressed down, and running over.
etiquettenounUS /ˈetəkət/
rules governing socially acceptable behavior
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The event proved that it can at least make joy blossom on the countenance of a pedant.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
ex-disciple
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From this reading He thus inspired in his ex-disciple a contempt for his character, full measure, pressed down, and running over.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He thus inspired in his ex-disciple a contempt for his character, full measure, pressed down, and running over.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
Godwin's
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From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
the act of departing
From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
Harriet's
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From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thus inspired in his ex-disciple a contempt for his character, full measure, pressed down, and running over.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading He thus inspired in his ex-disciple a contempt for his character, full measure, pressed down, and running over.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The event proved that it can at least make joy blossom on the countenance of a pedant.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The event proved that it can at least make joy blossom on the countenance of a pedant.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The event proved that it can at least make joy blossom on the countenance of a pedant.
for more time
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
engage in
From this reading The event proved that it can at least make joy blossom on the countenance of a pedant.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He thus inspired in his ex-disciple a contempt for his character, full measure, pressed down, and running over.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The event proved that it can at least make joy blossom on the countenance of a pedant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He thus inspired in his ex-disciple a contempt for his character, full measure, pressed down, and running over.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
pedantnounUS /ˈpedənt/
a person who pays more attention to formal rules and book learning than they merit
From this reading The event proved that it can at least make joy blossom on the countenance of a pedant.
compacted by ironing
From this reading He thus inspired in his ex-disciple a contempt for his character, full measure, pressed down, and running over.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The event proved that it can at least make joy blossom on the countenance of a pedant.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
RULESnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He thus inspired in his ex-disciple a contempt for his character, full measure, pressed down, and running over.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
seducernounUS /sɪˈduːsər/
a bad person who entices others into error or wrongdoing
From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
ShelleynounUS /ˈʃeli/
English writer who created Frankenstein's monster and married Percy Bysshe Shelley (1797-1851)
From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
smittenadjectiveUS /ˈsmɪtən/
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
in the near future
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The event proved that it can at least make joy blossom on the countenance of a pedant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
in or at that place or location
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He thus inspired in his ex-disciple a contempt for his character, full measure, pressed down, and running over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
two times
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE RULES OF THE GAME In what way does a marriage ceremony, religious or civil, add to the happiness of a pair of lovers, deeply smitten and full of confidence in one another?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At first there had been some hesitation as to whether it were decent to celebrate the marriage so soon after Harriet’s death, but the authorities on social etiquette declared that it would not do to wait any longer for the Church’s blessing on a union which Nature had already blessed twice over.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Godwin’s exhibited an incredible satisfaction on learning that “the seducer” was going to make “an honest woman” of his daughter, and that, eventually, she would become Lady Shelley.
