Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

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

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

later than; following

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

anew

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

in addition

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

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

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

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

From this reading The father, on the contrary, had sworn roundly as he would sometimes swear at what he called the contemptible pride of his wife and daughters.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The father, on the contrary, had sworn roundly as he would sometimes swear at what he called the contemptible pride of his wife and daughters.

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

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading BEFORE THE MARRIAGE.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading These restrictions had emanated from the female portion of the Cameron family, the mother, Juno and Bell.

propose a payment

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The father, on the contrary, had sworn roundly as he would sometimes swear at what he called the contemptible pride of his wife and daughters.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

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

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

deserving of contempt or scorn

From this reading The father, on the contrary, had sworn roundly as he would sometimes swear at what he called the contemptible pride of his wife and daughters.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading The father, on the contrary, had sworn roundly as he would sometimes swear at what he called the contemptible pride of his wife and daughters.

travel across or pass over

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading The father, on the contrary, had sworn roundly as he would sometimes swear at what he called the contemptible pride of his wife and daughters.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

past form of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source

From this reading These restrictions had emanated from the female portion of the Cameron family, the mother, Juno and Bell.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

an old word for “before”

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

a social unit living together

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

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

From this reading The father, on the contrary, had sworn roundly as he would sometimes swear at what he called the contemptible pride of his wife and daughters.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop

From this reading These restrictions had emanated from the female portion of the Cameron family, the mother, Juno and Bell.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

the act of departing

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

a farewell remark

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

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

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

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

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

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

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

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

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

a material effigy that is worshipped

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

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

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

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

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

(Roman mythology) queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage; wife and sister of Jupiter; counterpart of Greek Hera

From this reading These restrictions had emanated from the female portion of the Cameron family, the mother, Juno and Bell.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE MARRIAGE.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading These restrictions had emanated from the female portion of the Cameron family, the mother, Juno and Bell.

position nine in a countable series of things

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

not one, and not any

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

many times at short intervals

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

and nothing more

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading These restrictions had emanated from the female portion of the Cameron family, the mother, Juno and Bell.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading The father, on the contrary, had sworn roundly as he would sometimes swear at what he called the contemptible pride of his wife and daughters.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

plural of “restriction” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading These restrictions had emanated from the female portion of the Cameron family, the mother, Juno and Bell.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

in a round manner

From this reading The father, on the contrary, had sworn roundly as he would sometimes swear at what he called the contemptible pride of his wife and daughters.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading The father, on the contrary, had sworn roundly as he would sometimes swear at what he called the contemptible pride of his wife and daughters.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

confined on all sides

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

utter obscenities or profanities

From this reading The father, on the contrary, had sworn roundly as he would sometimes swear at what he called the contemptible pride of his wife and daughters.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading The father, on the contrary, had sworn roundly as he would sometimes swear at what he called the contemptible pride of his wife and daughters.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

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

From this reading BEFORE THE MARRIAGE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These restrictions had emanated from the female portion of the Cameron family, the mother, Juno and Bell.

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

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

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

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

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

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

under normal conditions

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

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

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The father, on the contrary, had sworn roundly as he would sometimes swear at what he called the contemptible pride of his wife and daughters.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading They had given him up to his idol, asking only that none of the idol's family should be permitted to cross their threshold, and also that the idol should not often be allowed the privilege of returning to the place from whence she came.

which person or people

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading The father, on the contrary, had sworn roundly as he would sometimes swear at what he called the contemptible pride of his wife and daughters.

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

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading On the morning of the ninth day of June, 18--, Wilford Cameron stood in his father's parlor, surrounded by the entire family, who, after their usually early breakfast, had assembled to bid him good-by, for Wilford was going for his bride, and it would be months, if not a year, ere he returned to them again.