adjustingverbUS /əˈdʒʌstɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjust” — alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading They were happier than ever, following that adjusting episode.
affordingverbUS /əˈfɔːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Harboro felt that his place had been assigned to him, and he was satisfied.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading Harboro felt that his place had been assigned to him, and he was satisfied.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Harboro felt that his place had been assigned to him, and he was satisfied.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He would be on the lookout, and when the moment of reaction came he would be ready with suggestions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
having made preparations
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading They were happier than ever, following that adjusting episode.
at any time
From this reading They were happier than ever, following that adjusting episode.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Harboro felt that his place had been assigned to him, and he was satisfied.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading They were happier than ever, following that adjusting episode.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Harboro felt that his place had been assigned to him, and he was satisfied.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading They were happier than ever, following that adjusting episode.
Harboro
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From this reading Harboro felt that his place had been assigned to him, and he was satisfied.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harboro felt that his place had been assigned to him, and he was satisfied.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Harboro felt that his place had been assigned to him, and he was satisfied.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harboro felt that his place had been assigned to him, and he was satisfied.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He would be on the lookout, and when the moment of reaction came he would be ready with suggestions.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
a particular point in time
From this reading He would be on the lookout, and when the moment of reaction came he would be ready with suggestions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He would be on the lookout, and when the moment of reaction came he would be ready with suggestions.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Harboro felt that his place had been assigned to him, and he was satisfied.
prolongverbUS /prəˈlɔːŋ/
lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
rapturousadjectiveUS /ˈræptʃərəs/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading He would be on the lookout, and when the moment of reaction came he would be ready with suggestions.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He would be on the lookout, and when the moment of reaction came he would be ready with suggestions.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading She had spoken of riding.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Harboro felt that his place had been assigned to him, and he was satisfied.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading She had spoken of riding.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading He would be on the lookout, and when the moment of reaction came he would be ready with suggestions.
Sylvia
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From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were happier than ever, following that adjusting episode.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were happier than ever, following that adjusting episode.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were happier than ever, following that adjusting episode.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Harboro felt that his place had been assigned to him, and he was satisfied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harboro felt that his place had been assigned to him, and he was satisfied.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were happier than ever, following that adjusting episode.
at the time that
From this reading He would be on the lookout, and when the moment of reaction came he would be ready with suggestions.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He would be on the lookout, and when the moment of reaction came he would be ready with suggestions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have to think of ways of affording diversion for Sylvia, of course; but that could be managed, and in the meantime she seemed disposed to prolong the rapturous and sufficient joys of their honeymoon.
