used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At once ensued a chorus of surprise, encouragement, speculation and good wishes.
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading She did not announce her decision to the girls in the theater until the night before her departure.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At once ensued a chorus of surprise, encouragement, speculation and good wishes.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "If I don't like Cornwall," Jenny declared, "I shall jolly soon come back to dear old London.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She did not announce her decision to the girls in the theater until the night before her departure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading At once ensued a chorus of surprise, encouragement, speculation and good wishes.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "If I don't like Cornwall," Jenny declared, "I shall jolly soon come back to dear old London.
a state at a particular time
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading Trewhella spent in Cornwall the fortnight during which Jenny insisted on dancing out her contract with the Orient.
CornwallnounUS /ˈkɔːrnwɔːl/
a hilly county in southwestern England
From this reading Trewhella spent in Cornwall the fortnight during which Jenny insisted on dancing out her contract with the Orient.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading Trewhella spent in Cornwall the fortnight during which Jenny insisted on dancing out her contract with the Orient.
dearly loved
From this reading "If I don't like Cornwall," Jenny declared, "I shall jolly soon come back to dear old London.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading She did not announce her decision to the girls in the theater until the night before her departure.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "If I don't like Cornwall," Jenny declared, "I shall jolly soon come back to dear old London.
the act of departing
From this reading She did not announce her decision to the girls in the theater until the night before her departure.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
don't
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From this reading "If I don't like Cornwall," Jenny declared, "I shall jolly soon come back to dear old London.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Trewhella spent in Cornwall the fortnight during which Jenny insisted on dancing out her contract with the Orient.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading At once ensued a chorus of surprise, encouragement, speculation and good wishes.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading At once ensued a chorus of surprise, encouragement, speculation and good wishes.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Trewhella spent in Cornwall the fortnight during which Jenny insisted on dancing out her contract with the Orient.
yet to be or coming
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She did not announce her decision to the girls in the theater until the night before her departure.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading At once ensued a chorus of surprise, encouragement, speculation and good wishes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Trewhella spent in Cornwall the fortnight during which Jenny insisted on dancing out her contract with the Orient.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I don't like Cornwall," Jenny declared, "I shall jolly soon come back to dear old London.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I don't like Cornwall," Jenny declared, "I shall jolly soon come back to dear old London.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Trewhella spent in Cornwall the fortnight during which Jenny insisted on dancing out her contract with the Orient.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Trewhella spent in Cornwall the fortnight during which Jenny insisted on dancing out her contract with the Orient.
JennynounUS /ˈdʒeni/
United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)
From this reading Trewhella spent in Cornwall the fortnight during which Jenny insisted on dancing out her contract with the Orient.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "If I don't like Cornwall," Jenny declared, "I shall jolly soon come back to dear old London.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "If I don't like Cornwall," Jenny declared, "I shall jolly soon come back to dear old London.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading "If I don't like Cornwall," Jenny declared, "I shall jolly soon come back to dear old London.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
and nothing more
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She did not announce her decision to the girls in the theater until the night before her departure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "If I don't like Cornwall," Jenny declared, "I shall jolly soon come back to dear old London.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Trewhella spent in Cornwall the fortnight during which Jenny insisted on dancing out her contract with the Orient.
on one occasion
From this reading At once ensued a chorus of surprise, encouragement, speculation and good wishes.
OrientverbUS /ˈɔːrient/
be oriented
From this reading Trewhella spent in Cornwall the fortnight during which Jenny insisted on dancing out her contract with the Orient.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Trewhella spent in Cornwall the fortnight during which Jenny insisted on dancing out her contract with the Orient.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "If I don't like Cornwall," Jenny declared, "I shall jolly soon come back to dear old London.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
in the near future
From this reading "If I don't like Cornwall," Jenny declared, "I shall jolly soon come back to dear old London.
speculationnounUS /ˌspekjəˈleɪʃən/
a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading At once ensued a chorus of surprise, encouragement, speculation and good wishes.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Trewhella spent in Cornwall the fortnight during which Jenny insisted on dancing out her contract with the Orient.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading At once ensued a chorus of surprise, encouragement, speculation and good wishes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Trewhella spent in Cornwall the fortnight during which Jenny insisted on dancing out her contract with the Orient.
theaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading She did not announce her decision to the girls in the theater until the night before her departure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
Trewhella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Trewhella spent in Cornwall the fortnight during which Jenny insisted on dancing out her contract with the Orient.
undismayedadjective
unshaken in purpose
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading She did not announce her decision to the girls in the theater until the night before her departure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Trewhella spent in Cornwall the fortnight during which Jenny insisted on dancing out her contract with the Orient.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading At once ensued a chorus of surprise, encouragement, speculation and good wishes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Trewhella spent in Cornwall the fortnight during which Jenny insisted on dancing out her contract with the Orient.
withdrawalnounUS /wɪðˈdrɔːəl/
a retraction of a previously held position
From this reading The withdrawal, ostensibly to prepare his mother for the wife's arrival, was a wise move on his part, for Jenny was left merely with the contemplation of marriage as an abstract condition of existence undismayed by the presence of a future husband whom she did not regard with any affection.
