used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the approaching wedding was announced in the newspapers of the day, it caused a sensation, I assure you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The marriage of Mr. Fabian Rockharrt and Miss Violet Wood was to be the great event of the winter.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading When the approaching wedding was announced in the newspapers of the day, it caused a sensation, I assure you.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER FINE WEDDING.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading When the approaching wedding was announced in the newspapers of the day, it caused a sensation, I assure you.
make certain of
From this reading When the approaching wedding was announced in the newspapers of the day, it caused a sensation, I assure you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
bachelornounUS /ˈbætʃələr/
a man who has never been married
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The marriage of Mr. Fabian Rockharrt and Miss Violet Wood was to be the great event of the winter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading When the approaching wedding was announced in the newspapers of the day, it caused a sensation, I assure you.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When the approaching wedding was announced in the newspapers of the day, it caused a sensation, I assure you.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
eldestadjectiveUS /ˈeldəst/
first in order of birth
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
divisible by two
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The marriage of Mr. Fabian Rockharrt and Miss Violet Wood was to be the great event of the winter.
FabianadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪbiən/
of or relating to Fabianism
From this reading The marriage of Mr. Fabian Rockharrt and Miss Violet Wood was to be the great event of the winter.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading ANOTHER FINE WEDDING.
flirtedverbUS /ˈflɜːrtɪd/
past form of “flirt” — talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
grandmothersnounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðərz/
plural of “grandmother” — the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The marriage of Mr. Fabian Rockharrt and Miss Violet Wood was to be the great event of the winter.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
grown-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When the approaching wedding was announced in the newspapers of the day, it caused a sensation, I assure you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the approaching wedding was announced in the newspapers of the day, it caused a sensation, I assure you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the approaching wedding was announced in the newspapers of the day, it caused a sensation, I assure you.
immediately past
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
maidensnounUS /ˈmeɪdənz/
plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The marriage of Mr. Fabian Rockharrt and Miss Violet Wood was to be the great event of the winter.
the force of workers available
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The marriage of Mr. Fabian Rockharrt and Miss Violet Wood was to be the great event of the winter.
mothersnounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
plural of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
a form of address for a man
From this reading The marriage of Mr. Fabian Rockharrt and Miss Violet Wood was to be the great event of the winter.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading When the approaching wedding was announced in the newspapers of the day, it caused a sensation, I assure you.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The marriage of Mr. Fabian Rockharrt and Miss Violet Wood was to be the great event of the winter.
PreposterousadjectiveUS /prɪˈpɑːstərəs/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading Preposterous!
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
Rockharrt
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The marriage of Mr. Fabian Rockharrt and Miss Violet Wood was to be the great event of the winter.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading When the approaching wedding was announced in the newspapers of the day, it caused a sensation, I assure you.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
a male human offspring
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The marriage of Mr. Fabian Rockharrt and Miss Violet Wood was to be the great event of the winter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The marriage of Mr. Fabian Rockharrt and Miss Violet Wood was to be the great event of the winter.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading The marriage of Mr. Fabian Rockharrt and Miss Violet Wood was to be the great event of the winter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The marriage of Mr. Fabian Rockharrt and Miss Violet Wood was to be the great event of the winter.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading ANOTHER FINE WEDDING.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
at the time that
From this reading When the approaching wedding was announced in the newspapers of the day, it caused a sensation, I assure you.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The marriage of Mr. Fabian Rockharrt and Miss Violet Wood was to be the great event of the winter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading The marriage of Mr. Fabian Rockharrt and Miss Violet Wood was to be the great event of the winter.
a late time of life
From this reading Mr. Fabian Rockharrt, the eldest son of the renowned millionaire, the confirmed bachelor, for whom "caps" had been "set" for the last twenty-five years; who had flirted with maidens who were now wives of elderly men and mothers of grown-up daughters, and in some cases even grandmothers of growing boys and girls--Mr. Fabian Rockharrt to be won at last by a little wood violet!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When the approaching wedding was announced in the newspapers of the day, it caused a sensation, I assure you.
