used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I have discovered a cousin in Miss Lynde," Mrs. Singleton would say to her Scarborough acquaintances.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading "I have discovered a cousin in Miss Lynde," Mrs. Singleton would say to her Scarborough acquaintances.
(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 She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Do you not think that I am very fortunate?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
next to; at the side of
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
capricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I have discovered a cousin in Miss Lynde," Mrs. Singleton would say to her Scarborough acquaintances.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you not think that I am very fortunate?"
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
entertainmentsnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənts/
plural of “entertainment” — an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
accept an excuse for
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading "Do you not think that I am very fortunate?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have discovered a cousin in Miss Lynde," Mrs. Singleton would say to her Scarborough acquaintances.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have discovered a cousin in Miss Lynde," Mrs. Singleton would say to her Scarborough acquaintances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
Lynde
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From this reading "I have discovered a cousin in Miss Lynde," Mrs. Singleton would say to her Scarborough acquaintances.
Marion
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From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I have discovered a cousin in Miss Lynde," Mrs. Singleton would say to her Scarborough acquaintances.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Do you not think that I am very fortunate?"
something you have to do
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
on one occasion
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
in other respects or ways
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
phaetonnoun
large open car seating four with folding top
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
with speed
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
express in words
From this reading "I have discovered a cousin in Miss Lynde," Mrs. Singleton would say to her Scarborough acquaintances.
Scarborough
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From this reading "I have discovered a cousin in Miss Lynde," Mrs. Singleton would say to her Scarborough acquaintances.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
SingletonnounUS /ˈsɪŋɡəltən/
a single object (as distinguished from a pair)
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
Singletons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you not think that I am very fortunate?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
at the time that
From this reading She was certainly very often the companion of that lady--seen by her side in the pretty phaeton which she drove, met at all her entertainments, called upon for all occasions when she needed assistance, social or otherwise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Several weeks passed, during which the acquaintance of Marion with the Singletons progressed rapidly to intimacy--such intimacy, that Helen protested more than once that her cousin spent more time with Mrs. Singleton than with herself.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I have discovered a cousin in Miss Lynde," Mrs. Singleton would say to her Scarborough acquaintances.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you not think that I am very fortunate?"
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The vaguely understood link of relationship between them served as an excuse for this, had any excuse been required beside the caprice of the elder and the inclination of the younger lady.
