used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Woodburn seemed a centre of attraction; relatives and friends were constantly coming and going, many consultations were held as to suitable gifts, especially for Grace and Harold.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
Alma
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From this reading There was great interest shown by all in the preparation of the trousseau, and Alma and one or two assistants were very busy over it.
in addition
From this reading He had long been her careful physician, but now was not only that, but also her promised husband and ardent lover.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading He had long been her careful physician, but now was not only that, but also her promised husband and ardent lover.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading There was great interest shown by all in the preparation of the trousseau, and Alma and one or two assistants were very busy over it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading Woodburn seemed a centre of attraction; relatives and friends were constantly coming and going, many consultations were held as to suitable gifts, especially for Grace and Harold.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had long been her careful physician, but now was not only that, but also her promised husband and ardent lover.
blithelyadverbUS /ˈblaɪθli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading There was great interest shown by all in the preparation of the trousseau, and Alma and one or two assistants were very busy over it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had long been her careful physician, but now was not only that, but also her promised husband and ardent lover.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was great interest shown by all in the preparation of the trousseau, and Alma and one or two assistants were very busy over it.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading He had long been her careful physician, but now was not only that, but also her promised husband and ardent lover.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Woodburn seemed a centre of attraction; relatives and friends were constantly coming and going, many consultations were held as to suitable gifts, especially for Grace and Harold.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Woodburn seemed a centre of attraction; relatives and friends were constantly coming and going, many consultations were held as to suitable gifts, especially for Grace and Harold.
connectionsnounUS /kəˈnekʃənz/
plural of “connection” — a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Woodburn seemed a centre of attraction; relatives and friends were constantly coming and going, many consultations were held as to suitable gifts, especially for Grace and Harold.
consultationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “consultation” — a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading Woodburn seemed a centre of attraction; relatives and friends were constantly coming and going, many consultations were held as to suitable gifts, especially for Grace and Harold.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Woodburn seemed a centre of attraction; relatives and friends were constantly coming and going, many consultations were held as to suitable gifts, especially for Grace and Harold.
estatesnounUS /ɪˈsteɪts/
plural of “estate” — everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
every person
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
expeditionsnounUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Woodburn seemed a centre of attraction; relatives and friends were constantly coming and going, many consultations were held as to suitable gifts, especially for Grace and Harold.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading Woodburn seemed a centre of attraction; relatives and friends were constantly coming and going, many consultations were held as to suitable gifts, especially for Grace and Harold.
the act of departing
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Woodburn seemed a centre of attraction; relatives and friends were constantly coming and going, many consultations were held as to suitable gifts, especially for Grace and Harold.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading There was great interest shown by all in the preparation of the trousseau, and Alma and one or two assistants were very busy over it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had long been her careful physician, but now was not only that, but also her promised husband and ardent lover.
Harold
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From this reading Woodburn seemed a centre of attraction; relatives and friends were constantly coming and going, many consultations were held as to suitable gifts, especially for Grace and Harold.
Harold's
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From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Woodburn seemed a centre of attraction; relatives and friends were constantly coming and going, many consultations were held as to suitable gifts, especially for Grace and Harold.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had long been her careful physician, but now was not only that, but also her promised husband and ardent lover.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading He had long been her careful physician, but now was not only that, but also her promised husband and ardent lover.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading There was great interest shown by all in the preparation of the trousseau, and Alma and one or two assistants were very busy over it.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was great interest shown by all in the preparation of the trousseau, and Alma and one or two assistants were very busy over it.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He had long been her careful physician, but now was not only that, but also her promised husband and ardent lover.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading He had long been her careful physician, but now was not only that, but also her promised husband and ardent lover.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Woodburn seemed a centre of attraction; relatives and friends were constantly coming and going, many consultations were held as to suitable gifts, especially for Grace and Harold.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had long been her careful physician, but now was not only that, but also her promised husband and ardent lover.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had long been her careful physician, but now was not only that, but also her promised husband and ardent lover.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Woodburn seemed a centre of attraction; relatives and friends were constantly coming and going, many consultations were held as to suitable gifts, especially for Grace and Harold.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was great interest shown by all in the preparation of the trousseau, and Alma and one or two assistants were very busy over it.
and nothing more
From this reading He had long been her careful physician, but now was not only that, but also her promised husband and ardent lover.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was great interest shown by all in the preparation of the trousseau, and Alma and one or two assistants were very busy over it.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was great interest shown by all in the preparation of the trousseau, and Alma and one or two assistants were very busy over it.
over-exertion
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From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He had long been her careful physician, but now was not only that, but also her promised husband and ardent lover.
plantationsnounUS /ˌplænˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “plantation” — an estate where cash crops are grown on a large scale (especially in tropical areas)
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading There was great interest shown by all in the preparation of the trousseau, and Alma and one or two assistants were very busy over it.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had long been her careful physician, but now was not only that, but also her promised husband and ardent lover.
on the contrary
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Woodburn seemed a centre of attraction; relatives and friends were constantly coming and going, many consultations were held as to suitable gifts, especially for Grace and Harold.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
shoppingnounUS /ˈʃɑːpɪŋ/
searching for or buying goods or services
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There was great interest shown by all in the preparation of the trousseau, and Alma and one or two assistants were very busy over it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Woodburn seemed a centre of attraction; relatives and friends were constantly coming and going, many consultations were held as to suitable gifts, especially for Grace and Harold.
carry out
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was great interest shown by all in the preparation of the trousseau, and Alma and one or two assistants were very busy over it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Woodburn seemed a centre of attraction; relatives and friends were constantly coming and going, many consultations were held as to suitable gifts, especially for Grace and Harold.
trousseaunoun
the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
From this reading There was great interest shown by all in the preparation of the trousseau, and Alma and one or two assistants were very busy over it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was great interest shown by all in the preparation of the trousseau, and Alma and one or two assistants were very busy over it.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was great interest shown by all in the preparation of the trousseau, and Alma and one or two assistants were very busy over it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was great interest shown by all in the preparation of the trousseau, and Alma and one or two assistants were very busy over it.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading There were many shopping expeditions, in which Grace sometimes shared, though rather against Harold's wishes, so fearful was he that she might take cold or suffer from over-exertion.
Woodburn
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From this reading Things were going on blithely at Woodburn, everybody deeply interested in the preparations for the approaching wedding, as were all the relatives and connections on the neighboring estates and those on more southern plantations.
