used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Beyond this, however, he had the insight to discern that the fundamental motive of Marion’s action had not transpired in her arguments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading Beyond this, however, he had the insight to discern that the fundamental motive of Marion’s action had not transpired in her arguments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
avariciousadjective
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond this, however, he had the insight to discern that the fundamental motive of Marion’s action had not transpired in her arguments.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
permission to do something
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
discernverbUS /dɪˈsɜːrn/
detect with the senses
From this reading Beyond this, however, he had the insight to discern that the fundamental motive of Marion’s action had not transpired in her arguments.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It is not every man, however much in love he may be, who will surrender twenty thousand pounds without a murmur.
extraneousadjectiveUS /ekˈstreɪniəs/
not pertinent to the matter under consideration
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
fundamentaladjectiveUS /ˌfʌndəˈmentəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Beyond this, however, he had the insight to discern that the fundamental motive of Marion’s action had not transpired in her arguments.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
only a very short time before
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is not every man, however much in love he may be, who will surrender twenty thousand pounds without a murmur.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Beyond this, however, he had the insight to discern that the fundamental motive of Marion’s action had not transpired in her arguments.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is not every man, however much in love he may be, who will surrender twenty thousand pounds without a murmur.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading Beyond this, however, he had the insight to discern that the fundamental motive of Marion’s action had not transpired in her arguments.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not every man, however much in love he may be, who will surrender twenty thousand pounds without a murmur.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
legacynounUS /ˈleɡəsi/
(law) a gift of personal property by will
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It is not every man, however much in love he may be, who will surrender twenty thousand pounds without a murmur.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is not every man, however much in love he may be, who will surrender twenty thousand pounds without a murmur.
Marion
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From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
Marion's
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From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
joined in matrimony
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading It is not every man, however much in love he may be, who will surrender twenty thousand pounds without a murmur.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading Beyond this, however, he had the insight to discern that the fundamental motive of Marion’s action had not transpired in her arguments.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is not every man, however much in love he may be, who will surrender twenty thousand pounds without a murmur.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading It is not every man, however much in love he may be, who will surrender twenty thousand pounds without a murmur.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not every man, however much in love he may be, who will surrender twenty thousand pounds without a murmur.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
opposingadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzɪŋ/
characterized by active hostility
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
pecuniaryadjectiveUS /peˈkjuːnieri/
relating to or involving money
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois
From this reading It is not every man, however much in love he may be, who will surrender twenty thousand pounds without a murmur.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
speciallyadverbUS /ˈspeʃəli/
in a special manner
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading It is not every man, however much in love he may be, who will surrender twenty thousand pounds without a murmur.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading It is not every man, however much in love he may be, who will surrender twenty thousand pounds without a murmur.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading Beyond this, however, he had the insight to discern that the fundamental motive of Marion’s action had not transpired in her arguments.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading It is not every man, however much in love he may be, who will surrender twenty thousand pounds without a murmur.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading The legacy having been handed back at Marion’s instance and with Philip’s consent, Marion would hardly be justified in opposing any unreasonable delay to the personal claims of so obedient a lover.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Philip, in the first place, was not of a specially avaricious disposition; and the unexpected success of his poem had impressed him with a belief in the pecuniary possibilities of a literary career, such as rendered him comparatively indifferent to extraneous resources.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
which person or people
From this reading It is not every man, however much in love he may be, who will surrender twenty thousand pounds without a murmur.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is not every man, however much in love he may be, who will surrender twenty thousand pounds without a murmur.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It is not every man, however much in love he may be, who will surrender twenty thousand pounds without a murmur.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The most natural sequel to a mutual understanding, such as this between the two lovers, would be that they should get married with the least possible delay; and, as a matter of fact, that is what happened.
