adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
Amanda
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From this reading Who could be more interested in the happiness of Miss Amanda than Mr. Parlow himself?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
Auntynoun
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Aunty Rose had said she might, and Miss Amanda had invited her “specially.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Who could be more interested in the happiness of Miss Amanda than Mr. Parlow himself?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The little girl had been going to call on Miss Amanda.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
bethought
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From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The little girl had been going to call on Miss Amanda.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
Carolyn
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From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
carpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Who could be more interested in the happiness of Miss Amanda than Mr. Parlow himself?
a female human offspring
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
a young female
From this reading The little girl had been going to call on Miss Amanda.
the act of departing
From this reading The little girl had been going to call on Miss Amanda.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Who could be more interested in the happiness of Miss Amanda than Mr. Parlow himself?
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Who could be more interested in the happiness of Miss Amanda than Mr. Parlow himself?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Who could be more interested in the happiness of Miss Amanda than Mr. Parlow himself?
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Aunty Rose had said she might, and Miss Amanda had invited her “specially.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
Joe
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From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little girl had been going to call on Miss Amanda.
held dear
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Aunty Rose had said she might, and Miss Amanda had invited her “specially.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Who could be more interested in the happiness of Miss Amanda than Mr. Parlow himself?
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Who could be more interested in the happiness of Miss Amanda than Mr. Parlow himself?
a form of address for a man
From this reading Who could be more interested in the happiness of Miss Amanda than Mr. Parlow himself?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
win a victory over
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
Parlow
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From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
a human being
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Aunty Rose had said she might, and Miss Amanda had invited her “specially.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Aunty Rose had said she might, and Miss Amanda had invited her “specially.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading Aunty Rose had said she might, and Miss Amanda had invited her “specially.”
not in physical motion
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Who could be more interested in the happiness of Miss Amanda than Mr. Parlow himself?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading If his daughter had loved Uncle Joe and still loved him, it seemed to Carolyn May as though the carpenter should be very eager, indeed, to help overcome the difficulty that lay between the two parted lovers.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
at the time that
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
which person or people
From this reading Who could be more interested in the happiness of Miss Amanda than Mr. Parlow himself?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It was when she came in sight of the Parlow place on Monday afternoon, she and Prince, that Carolyn May bethought her of the very best person in the world with whom to advise upon the momentous question which so troubled her.
