used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
(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 Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently more came, and up to one o’clock there was a dropping shower of callers.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
BeannounUS /biːn/
any of various edible seeds of plants of the family Leguminosae used for food
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
Binghampton's
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From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
bordersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
callersnounUS /ˈkɔːlərz/
plural of “caller” — a social or business visitor
From this reading Presently more came, and up to one o’clock there was a dropping shower of callers.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Presently more came, and up to one o’clock there was a dropping shower of callers.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
congratulationnounUS /kənˌɡrætʃəˈleɪʃən/
the act of acknowledging that someone has an occasion for celebration
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
defendernounUS /dɪˈfendər/
a person who cares for persons or property
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Presently more came, and up to one o’clock there was a dropping shower of callers.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
every person
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
a social unit living together
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
promote over another
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
flayedverbUS /fleɪd/
past form of “flay” — strip the skin off
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
formalitynounUS /fɔːrˈmæləti/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
set up or found
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
the act of departing
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
graciouslyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsli/
in a gracious or graceful manner
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
Harrington
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From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
Hollingsworth
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From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
ignominynounUS /ˈɪɡnoʊmɪni/
a state of dishonor
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
a message received and understood
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
immediately past
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Presently more came, and up to one o’clock there was a dropping shower of callers.
MormonismnounUS /ˈmɔːrmənɪzəm/
the doctrines and practices of the Mormon Church based on the Book of Mormon
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
Muriel
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From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
not any; not one
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Presently more came, and up to one o’clock there was a dropping shower of callers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Presently more came, and up to one o’clock there was a dropping shower of callers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
in the near future
From this reading Presently more came, and up to one o’clock there was a dropping shower of callers.
prude's
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From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
remotestadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊtəst/
superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
REVELATIONSnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident
From this reading REVELATIONS.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading Presently more came, and up to one o’clock there was a dropping shower of callers.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
spectacledadjective
wearing, or having the face adorned with, eyeglasses or an eyeglass
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
Susan
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From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Presently more came, and up to one o’clock there was a dropping shower of callers.
up to a particular time
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Presently more came, and up to one o’clock there was a dropping shower of callers.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Presently more came, and up to one o’clock there was a dropping shower of callers.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
waddled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presently more came, and up to one o’clock there was a dropping shower of callers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
at the time that
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
which person or people
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
Witherlee
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From this reading Witherlee had not left the house in Temple street but a little while, when a couple of ladies, intimate with the family, who had seen the news of the marriage in the morning paper, called, on a visit of congratulation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Received graciously, and having found out all she could about Mr. Harrington, and that the newly married couple were not going on a bridal tour, and that there was to be no reception, but that everybody was expected to call without formality, Miss Bean waddled off, and, as Muriel expected she would do, never rested till she had gone the entire round of her acquaintance, and spread the information she had received to the remotest borders of society.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Last of all arrived Miss Bean, a fat and spectacled childish old maiden lady, with a prude’s face—the same who, when poor Susan Hollingsworth was being flayed alive at Mrs. Binghampton’s party, had brought ignominy on her defender, young Mr. Mill, by inquiring if he was going to come out in favor of Mormonism.
