used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A QUIET WEDDING.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Bessy--upon whom, from her isolated position, having no lady about her, the arrangements fell--was desired to fix a day.
afloatadjectiveUS /əˈfloʊt/
aimlessly drifting
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Secretly might almost be the better word.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Bessy--upon whom, from her isolated position, having no lady about her, the arrangements fell--was desired to fix a day.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Secretly might almost be the better word.
Bessy
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From this reading Bessy--upon whom, from her isolated position, having no lady about her, the arrangements fell--was desired to fix a day.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Secretly might almost be the better word.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Bessy--upon whom, from her isolated position, having no lady about her, the arrangements fell--was desired to fix a day.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
wanted intensely
From this reading Bessy--upon whom, from her isolated position, having no lady about her, the arrangements fell--was desired to fix a day.
Dr
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From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Bessy--upon whom, from her isolated position, having no lady about her, the arrangements fell--was desired to fix a day.
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading Bessy--upon whom, from her isolated position, having no lady about her, the arrangements fell--was desired to fix a day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
set up or found
From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bessy--upon whom, from her isolated position, having no lady about her, the arrangements fell--was desired to fix a day.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Bessy--upon whom, from her isolated position, having no lady about her, the arrangements fell--was desired to fix a day.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
impedimentnounUS /ˌɪmˈpedəmənt/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading Bessy--upon whom, from her isolated position, having no lady about her, the arrangements fell--was desired to fix a day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Bessy--upon whom, from her isolated position, having no lady about her, the arrangements fell--was desired to fix a day.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
a woman of refinement
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Secretly might almost be the better word.
information about recent and important events
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
not any; not one
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Bessy--upon whom, from her isolated position, having no lady about her, the arrangements fell--was desired to fix a day.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
QUIETadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A QUIET WEDDING.
with low volume
From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
Rane
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From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
express in words
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
SecretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Secretly might almost be the better word.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
thwartnounUS /θwɔːrt/
a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Bessy--upon whom, from her isolated position, having no lady about her, the arrangements fell--was desired to fix a day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading A QUIET WEDDING.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Apparently Dr. Rane found nothing on his conscience that could present an impediment, and the preparation for the wedding went quietly on.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bessy--upon whom, from her isolated position, having no lady about her, the arrangements fell--was desired to fix a day.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Secretly might almost be the better word.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In their dread lest the news should reach madam in her retreat over the water, and bring her back to thwart it, those concerned deemed it well to say nothing; and no suspicion of what was afloat transpired to the world in general.
