used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HAROLD allowed himself but a brief honeymoon; but it was as bright as it was brief, especially to the young wife.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The happiness of Alicia was undisturbed by the petty cares which, like musquitoes in the sunniest hours, occasionally buzzed about her husband.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The very anxiety which Harold felt to shield his bride from the slightest annoyance or even inconvenience added considerably to his cares.
Alicia
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From this reading The happiness of Alicia was undisturbed by the petty cares which, like musquitoes in the sunniest hours, occasionally buzzed about her husband.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading HAROLD allowed himself but a brief honeymoon; but it was as bright as it was brief, especially to the young wife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was he who had to think about ways and means.
annoyancenounUS /əˈnɔɪəns/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading The very anxiety which Harold felt to shield his bride from the slightest annoyance or even inconvenience added considerably to his cares.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The very anxiety which Harold felt to shield his bride from the slightest annoyance or even inconvenience added considerably to his cares.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HAROLD allowed himself but a brief honeymoon; but it was as bright as it was brief, especially to the young wife.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The very anxiety which Harold felt to shield his bride from the slightest annoyance or even inconvenience added considerably to his cares.
of short duration or distance
From this reading HAROLD allowed himself but a brief honeymoon; but it was as bright as it was brief, especially to the young wife.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading HAROLD allowed himself but a brief honeymoon; but it was as bright as it was brief, especially to the young wife.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HAROLD allowed himself but a brief honeymoon; but it was as bright as it was brief, especially to the young wife.
buzzedverbUS /bʌzd/
past form of “buzz” — make a buzzing sound
From this reading The happiness of Alicia was undisturbed by the petty cares which, like musquitoes in the sunniest hours, occasionally buzzed about her husband.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The happiness of Alicia was undisturbed by the petty cares which, like musquitoes in the sunniest hours, occasionally buzzed about her husband.
caresnounUS /kerz/
plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading The happiness of Alicia was undisturbed by the petty cares which, like musquitoes in the sunniest hours, occasionally buzzed about her husband.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The very anxiety which Harold felt to shield his bride from the slightest annoyance or even inconvenience added considerably to his cares.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading HAPPY DAYS.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading HAROLD allowed himself but a brief honeymoon; but it was as bright as it was brief, especially to the young wife.
divisible by two
From this reading The very anxiety which Harold felt to shield his bride from the slightest annoyance or even inconvenience added considerably to his cares.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The very anxiety which Harold felt to shield his bride from the slightest annoyance or even inconvenience added considerably to his cares.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The very anxiety which Harold felt to shield his bride from the slightest annoyance or even inconvenience added considerably to his cares.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was he who had to think about ways and means.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading The happiness of Alicia was undisturbed by the petty cares which, like musquitoes in the sunniest hours, occasionally buzzed about her husband.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading HAPPY DAYS.
HAROLD
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From this reading HAROLD allowed himself but a brief honeymoon; but it was as bright as it was brief, especially to the young wife.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was he who had to think about ways and means.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The happiness of Alicia was undisturbed by the petty cares which, like musquitoes in the sunniest hours, occasionally buzzed about her husband.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading HAROLD allowed himself but a brief honeymoon; but it was as bright as it was brief, especially to the young wife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The very anxiety which Harold felt to shield his bride from the slightest annoyance or even inconvenience added considerably to his cares.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading HAROLD allowed himself but a brief honeymoon; but it was as bright as it was brief, especially to the young wife.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The happiness of Alicia was undisturbed by the petty cares which, like musquitoes in the sunniest hours, occasionally buzzed about her husband.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading The happiness of Alicia was undisturbed by the petty cares which, like musquitoes in the sunniest hours, occasionally buzzed about her husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The happiness of Alicia was undisturbed by the petty cares which, like musquitoes in the sunniest hours, occasionally buzzed about her husband.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading The very anxiety which Harold felt to shield his bride from the slightest annoyance or even inconvenience added considerably to his cares.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HAROLD allowed himself but a brief honeymoon; but it was as bright as it was brief, especially to the young wife.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The happiness of Alicia was undisturbed by the petty cares which, like musquitoes in the sunniest hours, occasionally buzzed about her husband.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It was he who had to think about ways and means.
musquitoes
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From this reading The happiness of Alicia was undisturbed by the petty cares which, like musquitoes in the sunniest hours, occasionally buzzed about her husband.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading The happiness of Alicia was undisturbed by the petty cares which, like musquitoes in the sunniest hours, occasionally buzzed about her husband.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The happiness of Alicia was undisturbed by the petty cares which, like musquitoes in the sunniest hours, occasionally buzzed about her husband.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The very anxiety which Harold felt to shield his bride from the slightest annoyance or even inconvenience added considerably to his cares.
pettyadjectiveUS /ˈpetiː/
inferior in rank or status
From this reading The happiness of Alicia was undisturbed by the petty cares which, like musquitoes in the sunniest hours, occasionally buzzed about her husband.
shieldnounUS /ʃiːld/
a protective covering or structure
From this reading The very anxiety which Harold felt to shield his bride from the slightest annoyance or even inconvenience added considerably to his cares.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading The very anxiety which Harold felt to shield his bride from the slightest annoyance or even inconvenience added considerably to his cares.
sunniest
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From this reading The happiness of Alicia was undisturbed by the petty cares which, like musquitoes in the sunniest hours, occasionally buzzed about her husband.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HAROLD allowed himself but a brief honeymoon; but it was as bright as it was brief, especially to the young wife.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was he who had to think about ways and means.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HAROLD allowed himself but a brief honeymoon; but it was as bright as it was brief, especially to the young wife.
undisturbedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈstɜːrbd/
untroubled by interference or disturbance
From this reading The happiness of Alicia was undisturbed by the petty cares which, like musquitoes in the sunniest hours, occasionally buzzed about her husband.
precisely as stated
From this reading The very anxiety which Harold felt to shield his bride from the slightest annoyance or even inconvenience added considerably to his cares.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HAROLD allowed himself but a brief honeymoon; but it was as bright as it was brief, especially to the young wife.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading It was he who had to think about ways and means.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The happiness of Alicia was undisturbed by the petty cares which, like musquitoes in the sunniest hours, occasionally buzzed about her husband.
which person or people
From this reading It was he who had to think about ways and means.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading HAROLD allowed himself but a brief honeymoon; but it was as bright as it was brief, especially to the young wife.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading HAROLD allowed himself but a brief honeymoon; but it was as bright as it was brief, especially to the young wife.
