used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “So I shall not see my dear son to-night,” said the elder woman, as she presented a frosty cheek for Claudia to kiss.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “ICH LIEBE DICH” To her surprise Claudia found that the assembled company included her father and mother-in-law.
antipodalnounUS /ænˈtɪpədəl/
the relation of opposition along a diameter
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading “ICH LIEBE DICH” To her surprise Claudia found that the assembled company included her father and mother-in-law.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading “So I shall not see my dear son to-night,” said the elder woman, as she presented a frosty cheek for Claudia to kiss.
Claudia
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From this reading “ICH LIEBE DICH” To her surprise Claudia found that the assembled company included her father and mother-in-law.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading “ICH LIEBE DICH” To her surprise Claudia found that the assembled company included her father and mother-in-law.
countenancedverbUS /ˈkaʊntənənst/
past form of “countenance” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
Currey
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From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
Currey's
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From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
daughter-in-lawnounUS /ˈdɔːtərɪnlɔː/
the wife of your son
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
dearly loved
From this reading “So I shall not see my dear son to-night,” said the elder woman, as she presented a frosty cheek for Claudia to kiss.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
DICH
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From this reading “ICH LIEBE DICH” To her surprise Claudia found that the assembled company included her father and mother-in-law.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading “It is a disappointment.”
a person who is older than you are
From this reading “So I shall not see my dear son to-night,” said the elder woman, as she presented a frosty cheek for Claudia to kiss.
a social unit living together
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “ICH LIEBE DICH” To her surprise Claudia found that the assembled company included her father and mother-in-law.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
set up or found
From this reading “ICH LIEBE DICH” To her surprise Claudia found that the assembled company included her father and mother-in-law.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
frostyadjectiveUS /ˈfrɔːsti/
devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain
From this reading “So I shall not see my dear son to-night,” said the elder woman, as she presented a frosty cheek for Claudia to kiss.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
Gilbert'snounUS /ˈɡɪlbərts/
possessive form of “gilbert” — a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “ICH LIEBE DICH” To her surprise Claudia found that the assembled company included her father and mother-in-law.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “So I shall not see my dear son to-night,” said the elder woman, as she presented a frosty cheek for Claudia to kiss.
ICH
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From this reading “ICH LIEBE DICH” To her surprise Claudia found that the assembled company included her father and mother-in-law.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading “ICH LIEBE DICH” To her surprise Claudia found that the assembled company included her father and mother-in-law.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is a disappointment.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is a disappointment.”
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading “So I shall not see my dear son to-night,” said the elder woman, as she presented a frosty cheek for Claudia to kiss.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
LIEBE
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “ICH LIEBE DICH” To her surprise Claudia found that the assembled company included her father and mother-in-law.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
mother-in-lawnounUS /ˈmʌðərɪnlɔː/
the mother of your spouse
From this reading “ICH LIEBE DICH” To her surprise Claudia found that the assembled company included her father and mother-in-law.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “So I shall not see my dear son to-night,” said the elder woman, as she presented a frosty cheek for Claudia to kiss.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “So I shall not see my dear son to-night,” said the elder woman, as she presented a frosty cheek for Claudia to kiss.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “So I shall not see my dear son to-night,” said the elder woman, as she presented a frosty cheek for Claudia to kiss.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
Rivington's
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From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “So I shall not see my dear son to-night,” said the elder woman, as she presented a frosty cheek for Claudia to kiss.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “So I shall not see my dear son to-night,” said the elder woman, as she presented a frosty cheek for Claudia to kiss.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “So I shall not see my dear son to-night,” said the elder woman, as she presented a frosty cheek for Claudia to kiss.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
term of address for a man
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “So I shall not see my dear son to-night,” said the elder woman, as she presented a frosty cheek for Claudia to kiss.
a male human offspring
From this reading “So I shall not see my dear son to-night,” said the elder woman, as she presented a frosty cheek for Claudia to kiss.
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
sufferancenoun
patient endurance especially of pain or distress
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “ICH LIEBE DICH” To her surprise Claudia found that the assembled company included her father and mother-in-law.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Since her marriage, the intercourse between Claudia and Gilbert’s family had been of the most formal description, for Lady Currey found nothing to like in Claudia, and her daughter-in-law realized that she was taken on sufferance.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “ICH LIEBE DICH” To her surprise Claudia found that the assembled company included her father and mother-in-law.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “ICH LIEBE DICH” To her surprise Claudia found that the assembled company included her father and mother-in-law.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “ICH LIEBE DICH” To her surprise Claudia found that the assembled company included her father and mother-in-law.
to-night
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From this reading “So I shall not see my dear son to-night,” said the elder woman, as she presented a frosty cheek for Claudia to kiss.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Rivington’s set was absolutely antipodal to Lady Currey’s, but as the General was an old friend of Sir John’s Lady Currey occasionally and stiffly countenanced the wife.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “So I shall not see my dear son to-night,” said the elder woman, as she presented a frosty cheek for Claudia to kiss.
