used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was to be a magnificent affair.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was to be a magnificent affair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Inside and outside of Whitestone Hall fairly glowed with brilliancy and bloom.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was to be a magnificent affair.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
bloomnounUS /bluːm/
the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading Inside and outside of Whitestone Hall fairly glowed with brilliancy and bloom.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading Inside and outside of Whitestone Hall fairly glowed with brilliancy and bloom.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading There seemed to be no cloud in Pluma Hurlhurst's heaven.
deportmentnounUS /dəˈpɔːrtmənt/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
exemplaryadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzempləri/
worthy of imitation
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Inside and outside of Whitestone Hall fairly glowed with brilliancy and bloom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The preparations for the wedding went steadily on.
glowedverbUS /ɡloʊd/
past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames
From this reading Inside and outside of Whitestone Hall fairly glowed with brilliancy and bloom.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Inside and outside of Whitestone Hall fairly glowed with brilliancy and bloom.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading There seemed to be no cloud in Pluma Hurlhurst's heaven.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
Hurlhurst's
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From this reading There seemed to be no cloud in Pluma Hurlhurst's heaven.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Inside and outside of Whitestone Hall fairly glowed with brilliancy and bloom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was to be a magnificent affair.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
lieunounUS /luː/
the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading It was to be a magnificent affair.
not any; not one
From this reading There seemed to be no cloud in Pluma Hurlhurst's heaven.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Inside and outside of Whitestone Hall fairly glowed with brilliancy and bloom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The preparations for the wedding went steadily on.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Inside and outside of Whitestone Hall fairly glowed with brilliancy and bloom.
Pluma
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From this reading There seemed to be no cloud in Pluma Hurlhurst's heaven.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The preparations for the wedding went steadily on.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
Rex's
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From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seemed to be no cloud in Pluma Hurlhurst's heaven.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading The preparations for the wedding went steadily on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The preparations for the wedding went steadily on.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There seemed to be no cloud in Pluma Hurlhurst's heaven.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was to be a magnificent affair.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was to be a magnificent affair.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The preparations for the wedding went steadily on.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The preparations for the wedding went steadily on.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Rex's deportment toward his promised bride was exemplary; he did his best to show her every possible attention and kindness in lieu of the love which should have been hers.
Whitestone
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From this reading Inside and outside of Whitestone Hall fairly glowed with brilliancy and bloom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Inside and outside of Whitestone Hall fairly glowed with brilliancy and bloom.
