to or in a foreign country
From this reading Their engagement was formally announced immediately after it was decided that Geoffrey was to go abroad, and cards for the wedding were issued by the first of December.
the state of being absent
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Their engagement was formally announced immediately after it was decided that Geoffrey was to go abroad, and cards for the wedding were issued by the first of December.
(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 Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading October and November passed without any event of special interest occurring in connection with any of our characters.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading Their engagement was formally announced immediately after it was decided that Geoffrey was to go abroad, and cards for the wedding were issued by the first of December.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading October and November passed without any event of special interest occurring in connection with any of our characters.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading In Brooklyn, in the home of August Huntress, these were very busy days, but every member of the household was full of hope and happiness.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading In Brooklyn, in the home of August Huntress, these were very busy days, but every member of the household was full of hope and happiness.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading In Brooklyn, in the home of August Huntress, these were very busy days, but every member of the household was full of hope and happiness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In Brooklyn, in the home of August Huntress, these were very busy days, but every member of the household was full of hope and happiness.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their engagement was formally announced immediately after it was decided that Geoffrey was to go abroad, and cards for the wedding were issued by the first of December.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Their engagement was formally announced immediately after it was decided that Geoffrey was to go abroad, and cards for the wedding were issued by the first of December.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading October and November passed without any event of special interest occurring in connection with any of our characters.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
CongratulationsnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃənz/
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading October and November passed without any event of special interest occurring in connection with any of our characters.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
the specified day of the month
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In Brooklyn, in the home of August Huntress, these were very busy days, but every member of the household was full of hope and happiness.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Their engagement was formally announced immediately after it was decided that Geoffrey was to go abroad, and cards for the wedding were issued by the first of December.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Their engagement was formally announced immediately after it was decided that Geoffrey was to go abroad, and cards for the wedding were issued by the first of December.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading October and November passed without any event of special interest occurring in connection with any of our characters.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In Brooklyn, in the home of August Huntress, these were very busy days, but every member of the household was full of hope and happiness.
apart from; not including
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
exceptionallyadverbUS /ɪkˈsepʃənəli/
to an exceptional degree
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Their engagement was formally announced immediately after it was decided that Geoffrey was to go abroad, and cards for the wedding were issued by the first of December.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading Their engagement was formally announced immediately after it was decided that Geoffrey was to go abroad, and cards for the wedding were issued by the first of December.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading In Brooklyn, in the home of August Huntress, these were very busy days, but every member of the household was full of hope and happiness.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
Geoffrey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
Gladys
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Their engagement was formally announced immediately after it was decided that Geoffrey was to go abroad, and cards for the wedding were issued by the first of December.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading In Brooklyn, in the home of August Huntress, these were very busy days, but every member of the household was full of hope and happiness.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In Brooklyn, in the home of August Huntress, these were very busy days, but every member of the household was full of hope and happiness.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading In Brooklyn, in the home of August Huntress, these were very busy days, but every member of the household was full of hope and happiness.
a social unit living together
From this reading In Brooklyn, in the home of August Huntress, these were very busy days, but every member of the household was full of hope and happiness.
HuntressnounUS /ˈhʌntrɪs/
a woman hunter
From this reading In Brooklyn, in the home of August Huntress, these were very busy days, but every member of the household was full of hope and happiness.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Their engagement was formally announced immediately after it was decided that Geoffrey was to go abroad, and cards for the wedding were issued by the first of December.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading October and November passed without any event of special interest occurring in connection with any of our characters.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading October and November passed without any event of special interest occurring in connection with any of our characters.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Their engagement was formally announced immediately after it was decided that Geoffrey was to go abroad, and cards for the wedding were issued by the first of December.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Their engagement was formally announced immediately after it was decided that Geoffrey was to go abroad, and cards for the wedding were issued by the first of December.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading In Brooklyn, in the home of August Huntress, these were very busy days, but every member of the household was full of hope and happiness.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading October and November passed without any event of special interest occurring in connection with any of our characters.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
occurringverbUS /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading October and November passed without any event of special interest occurring in connection with any of our characters.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading October and November passed without any event of special interest occurring in connection with any of our characters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading October and November passed without any event of special interest occurring in connection with any of our characters.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading October and November passed without any event of special interest occurring in connection with any of our characters.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading October and November passed without any event of special interest occurring in connection with any of our characters.
past form of “pour” — cause to run
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
cut with a saw
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading October and November passed without any event of special interest occurring in connection with any of our characters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their engagement was formally announced immediately after it was decided that Geoffrey was to go abroad, and cards for the wedding were issued by the first of December.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In Brooklyn, in the home of August Huntress, these were very busy days, but every member of the household was full of hope and happiness.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In Brooklyn, in the home of August Huntress, these were very busy days, but every member of the household was full of hope and happiness.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
thirtiethadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːrtiəθ/
coming next after the twenty-ninth in position
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
precisely as stated
From this reading In Brooklyn, in the home of August Huntress, these were very busy days, but every member of the household was full of hope and happiness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Brooklyn, in the home of August Huntress, these were very busy days, but every member of the household was full of hope and happiness.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Their engagement was formally announced immediately after it was decided that Geoffrey was to go abroad, and cards for the wedding were issued by the first of December.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In Brooklyn, in the home of August Huntress, these were very busy days, but every member of the household was full of hope and happiness.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading Congratulations poured in upon the young couple from all quarters, and, the winter being an exceptionally gay one, invitations abroad were numerous and pressing, their friends urging their presence, since they were to lose their society entirely during their long absence in Europe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading October and November passed without any event of special interest occurring in connection with any of our characters.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading October and November passed without any event of special interest occurring in connection with any of our characters.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Gladys and Geoffrey saw but comparatively little of each other, except during the evening, for Geoffrey went early to the office in New York every morning, and did not return until dinner time at six; but both were looking forward to the thirtieth of December, the date set for their union with all the fond anticipations of young and loving hearts.
