Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

later than; following

From this reading Ella finally yielded to their wishes so far as to complete her preparations within a month after the home-coming from the North.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Her sisters, Isadore and Virginia, who had come up from the far South to be present at the ceremony, joined with him in his plea for haste.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They wanted to see her in her own home, they said, and that without remaining too long away from theirs.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Her sisters, Isadore and Virginia, who had come up from the far South to be present at the ceremony, joined with him in his plea for haste.

pledged to be married

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

a loving feeling

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Her sisters, Isadore and Virginia, who had come up from the far South to be present at the ceremony, joined with him in his plea for haste.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Her sisters, Isadore and Virginia, who had come up from the far South to be present at the ceremony, joined with him in his plea for haste.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Ella finally yielded to their wishes so far as to complete her preparations within a month after the home-coming from the North.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

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From this reading Ella finally yielded to their wishes so far as to complete her preparations within a month after the home-coming from the North.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

a social unit living together

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Her sisters, Isadore and Virginia, who had come up from the far South to be present at the ceremony, joined with him in his plea for haste.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Ella finally yielded to their wishes so far as to complete her preparations within a month after the home-coming from the North.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Her sisters, Isadore and Virginia, who had come up from the far South to be present at the ceremony, joined with him in his plea for haste.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

educate for a future role or function

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Her sisters, Isadore and Virginia, who had come up from the far South to be present at the ceremony, joined with him in his plea for haste.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading They wanted to see her in her own home, they said, and that without remaining too long away from theirs.

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From this reading Ella finally yielded to their wishes so far as to complete her preparations within a month after the home-coming from the North.

a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Her sisters, Isadore and Virginia, who had come up from the far South to be present at the ceremony, joined with him in his plea for haste.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Her sisters, Isadore and Virginia, who had come up from the far South to be present at the ceremony, joined with him in his plea for haste.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading Her sisters, Isadore and Virginia, who had come up from the far South to be present at the ceremony, joined with him in his plea for haste.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

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 Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Ella finally yielded to their wishes so far as to complete her preparations within a month after the home-coming from the North.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

not any; not one

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Ella finally yielded to their wishes so far as to complete her preparations within a month after the home-coming from the North.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They wanted to see her in her own home, they said, and that without remaining too long away from theirs.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

a humble request for help from someone in authority

From this reading Her sisters, Isadore and Virginia, who had come up from the far South to be present at the ceremony, joined with him in his plea for haste.

(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Ella finally yielded to their wishes so far as to complete her preparations within a month after the home-coming from the North.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Her sisters, Isadore and Virginia, who had come up from the far South to be present at the ceremony, joined with him in his plea for haste.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

not used up

From this reading They wanted to see her in her own home, they said, and that without remaining too long away from theirs.

-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading They wanted to see her in her own home, they said, and that without remaining too long away from theirs.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They wanted to see her in her own home, they said, and that without remaining too long away from theirs.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Her sisters, Isadore and Virginia, who had come up from the far South to be present at the ceremony, joined with him in his plea for haste.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Ella finally yielded to their wishes so far as to complete her preparations within a month after the home-coming from the North.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Her sisters, Isadore and Virginia, who had come up from the far South to be present at the ceremony, joined with him in his plea for haste.

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading They wanted to see her in her own home, they said, and that without remaining too long away from theirs.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They wanted to see her in her own home, they said, and that without remaining too long away from theirs.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They wanted to see her in her own home, they said, and that without remaining too long away from theirs.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Her sisters, Isadore and Virginia, who had come up from the far South to be present at the ceremony, joined with him in his plea for haste.

compelling immediate action

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

precisely as stated

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading Her sisters, Isadore and Virginia, who had come up from the far South to be present at the ceremony, joined with him in his plea for haste.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading They wanted to see her in her own home, they said, and that without remaining too long away from theirs.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading The wedding was a really brilliant affair, and followed up by parties given by the different members of the family connection; but no bridal trip was taken, neither bride nor groom caring for it, and Hugh's business requiring his presence at home.

which person or people

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Ella finally yielded to their wishes so far as to complete her preparations within a month after the home-coming from the North.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Ella finally yielded to their wishes so far as to complete her preparations within a month after the home-coming from the North.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Hugh Lilburn was very urgent with his betrothed for a speedy marriage, pleading that as her brother had robbed him and his father of their expected housekeeper--his cousin Marian--he could not long do without the wife who was to supply her place.

past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of

From this reading Ella finally yielded to their wishes so far as to complete her preparations within a month after the home-coming from the North.