used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I pointed this out to my wife with a gentle remonstrance, and was informed that, being a mere husband, I knew nothing at all about the matter.
(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 I pointed this out to my wife with a gentle remonstrance, and was informed that, being a mere husband, I knew nothing at all about the matter.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
amiableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪmiəbəl/
disposed to please
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I pointed this out to my wife with a gentle remonstrance, and was informed that, being a mere husband, I knew nothing at all about the matter.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading So great was their extravagance that the room more resembled a hot-house, or a flower-show, than a civilized apartment.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I pointed this out to my wife with a gentle remonstrance, and was informed that, being a mere husband, I knew nothing at all about the matter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I pointed this out to my wife with a gentle remonstrance, and was informed that, being a mere husband, I knew nothing at all about the matter.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
cannot
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From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading So great was their extravagance that the room more resembled a hot-house, or a flower-show, than a civilized apartment.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
decorateverbUS /ˈdekəreɪt/
make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
drawing-room
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From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
at any time
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
extravagancenounUS /ekˈstrævəɡəns/
the quality of exceeding the appropriate limits of decorum or probability or truth
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
flower-show
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From this reading So great was their extravagance that the room more resembled a hot-house, or a flower-show, than a civilized apartment.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading I pointed this out to my wife with a gentle remonstrance, and was informed that, being a mere husband, I knew nothing at all about the matter.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading So great was their extravagance that the room more resembled a hot-house, or a flower-show, than a civilized apartment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
hot-house
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From this reading So great was their extravagance that the room more resembled a hot-house, or a flower-show, than a civilized apartment.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading I pointed this out to my wife with a gentle remonstrance, and was informed that, being a mere husband, I knew nothing at all about the matter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I pointed this out to my wife with a gentle remonstrance, and was informed that, being a mere husband, I knew nothing at all about the matter.
invalid's
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From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I pointed this out to my wife with a gentle remonstrance, and was informed that, being a mere husband, I knew nothing at all about the matter.
go away from a place
From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
lunaticadjectiveUS /ˈluːnətɪk/
insane and believed to be affected by the phases of the moon
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I pointed this out to my wife with a gentle remonstrance, and was informed that, being a mere husband, I knew nothing at all about the matter.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading I pointed this out to my wife with a gentle remonstrance, and was informed that, being a mere husband, I knew nothing at all about the matter.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So great was their extravagance that the room more resembled a hot-house, or a flower-show, than a civilized apartment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I pointed this out to my wife with a gentle remonstrance, and was informed that, being a mere husband, I knew nothing at all about the matter.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading So great was their extravagance that the room more resembled a hot-house, or a flower-show, than a civilized apartment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
having a point
From this reading I pointed this out to my wife with a gentle remonstrance, and was informed that, being a mere husband, I knew nothing at all about the matter.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
professedadjectiveUS /prəˈfest/
professing to be qualified
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
purchasingnounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəsɪŋ/
the act of buying
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
remonstrancenoun
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading I pointed this out to my wife with a gentle remonstrance, and was informed that, being a mere husband, I knew nothing at all about the matter.
resembledverbUS /rɪˈzembəld/
past form of “resemble” — appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading So great was their extravagance that the room more resembled a hot-house, or a flower-show, than a civilized apartment.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
express in words
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So great was their extravagance that the room more resembled a hot-house, or a flower-show, than a civilized apartment.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So great was their extravagance that the room more resembled a hot-house, or a flower-show, than a civilized apartment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I pointed this out to my wife with a gentle remonstrance, and was informed that, being a mere husband, I knew nothing at all about the matter.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
Trevor
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From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To the joy of every one, by the Thursday following Miss Trevor was sufficiently recovered to be able to leave her room.
which person or people
From this reading It was a happy day for every one concerned, particularly for the Duke, who came nearer presenting the appearance of an amiable lunatic on that occasion than I had ever seen him before.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Why my wife should have encouraged him in his extravagance I cannot say, but the fact remains that she allowed him to go out with her that morning with the professed idea of purchasing a few flowers to decorate the drawing-room for the invalid's reception.
