(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 But the time went lightly enough over their heads, for all the world saw, as it goes over the heads of most people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The months rolled on, and Lord and Lady Hartledon did not separate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the time went lightly enough over their heads, for all the world saw, as it goes over the heads of most people.
calmestadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːməst/
superlative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The months rolled on, and Lord and Lady Hartledon did not separate.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading But the time went lightly enough over their heads, for all the world saw, as it goes over the heads of most people.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
Hartledon
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From this reading The months rolled on, and Lord and Lady Hartledon did not separate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Maude's temper was unequal, and he was subject to prolonged hours of sadness.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading But the time went lightly enough over their heads, for all the world saw, as it goes over the heads of most people.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Maude's temper was unequal, and he was subject to prolonged hours of sadness.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The months rolled on, and Lord and Lady Hartledon did not separate.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
without good reason
From this reading But the time went lightly enough over their heads, for all the world saw, as it goes over the heads of most people.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading The months rolled on, and Lord and Lady Hartledon did not separate.
joined in matrimony
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
Maude's
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From this reading Maude's temper was unequal, and he was subject to prolonged hours of sadness.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The months rolled on, and Lord and Lady Hartledon did not separate.
the light of the Moon
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading ONCE MORE.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But the time went lightly enough over their heads, for all the world saw, as it goes over the heads of most people.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The months rolled on, and Lord and Lady Hartledon did not separate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The months rolled on, and Lord and Lady Hartledon did not separate.
on one occasion
From this reading ONCE MORE.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But the time went lightly enough over their heads, for all the world saw, as it goes over the heads of most people.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading But the time went lightly enough over their heads, for all the world saw, as it goes over the heads of most people.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Maude's temper was unequal, and he was subject to prolonged hours of sadness.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading The months rolled on, and Lord and Lady Hartledon did not separate.
sadnessnounUS /ˈsædnəs/
emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being
From this reading Maude's temper was unequal, and he was subject to prolonged hours of sadness.
cut with a saw
From this reading But the time went lightly enough over their heads, for all the world saw, as it goes over the heads of most people.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading The months rolled on, and Lord and Lady Hartledon did not separate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Maude's temper was unequal, and he was subject to prolonged hours of sadness.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Maude's temper was unequal, and he was subject to prolonged hours of sadness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The months rolled on, and Lord and Lady Hartledon did not separate.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But the time went lightly enough over their heads, for all the world saw, as it goes over the heads of most people.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But the time went lightly enough over their heads, for all the world saw, as it goes over the heads of most people.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Maude's temper was unequal, and he was subject to prolonged hours of sadness.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
unequaladjectiveUS /əˈniːkwəl/
poorly balanced or matched in quantity or value or measure
From this reading Maude's temper was unequal, and he was subject to prolonged hours of sadness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maude's temper was unequal, and he was subject to prolonged hours of sadness.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But the time went lightly enough over their heads, for all the world saw, as it goes over the heads of most people.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They remained together, and were, so far, happy enough--the moonlight happiness hinted at; and it is as I believe, the best and calmest sort of happiness for married life.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading But the time went lightly enough over their heads, for all the world saw, as it goes over the heads of most people.
