aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
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 Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
adoptiveadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪv/
of parents and children; related by adoption
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was quite after the usual fashion, therefore, between them, when Molly began, to tell her father about the conversation she had had with Walter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
from appearances alone
From this reading Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
approximationnounUS /əˌprɑːksəˈmeɪʃən/
an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth
From this reading Real approximation, real union must ever be in proportion to mutual truthfulness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Real approximation, real union must ever be in proportion to mutual truthfulness.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was quite after the usual fashion, therefore, between them, when Molly began, to tell her father about the conversation she had had with Walter.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was quite after the usual fashion, therefore, between them, when Molly began, to tell her father about the conversation she had had with Walter.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
Colman
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From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading It was quite after the usual fashion, therefore, between them, when Molly began, to tell her father about the conversation she had had with Walter.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
a female human offspring
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
at any time
From this reading Real approximation, real union must ever be in proportion to mutual truthfulness.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was quite after the usual fashion, therefore, between them, when Molly began, to tell her father about the conversation she had had with Walter.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was quite after the usual fashion, therefore, between them, when Molly began, to tell her father about the conversation she had had with Walter.
FLUTTERBIES
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From this reading FLUTTERBIES.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was quite after the usual fashion, therefore, between them, when Molly began, to tell her father about the conversation she had had with Walter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
inheritedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈherətɪd/
occurring among members of a family usually by heredity
From this reading Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Real approximation, real union must ever be in proportion to mutual truthfulness.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Real approximation, real union must ever be in proportion to mutual truthfulness.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Real approximation, real union must ever be in proportion to mutual truthfulness.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite after the usual fashion, therefore, between them, when Molly began, to tell her father about the conversation she had had with Walter.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
Richard
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From this reading Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
rootnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was quite after the usual fashion, therefore, between them, when Molly began, to tell her father about the conversation she had had with Walter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
a male human offspring
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
express in words
From this reading It was quite after the usual fashion, therefore, between them, when Molly began, to tell her father about the conversation she had had with Walter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was quite after the usual fashion, therefore, between them, when Molly began, to tell her father about the conversation she had had with Walter.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was quite after the usual fashion, therefore, between them, when Molly began, to tell her father about the conversation she had had with Walter.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
truthfulnessnounUS /ˈtruːθfəlnəs/
the quality of being truthful
From this reading Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was quite after the usual fashion, therefore, between them, when Molly began, to tell her father about the conversation she had had with Walter.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite after the usual fashion, therefore, between them, when Molly began, to tell her father about the conversation she had had with Walter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mr. Colman and his adopted daughter were fast friends--so fast and so near that they could talk together about Walter, though but the adoptive brother of the one, and the real son of the other.
at the time that
From this reading It was quite after the usual fashion, therefore, between them, when Molly began, to tell her father about the conversation she had had with Walter.
wife'snounUS /waɪfs/
possessive form of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Richard had inherited, apparently, his wife’s love to Molly, and added to it his own; but their union had its root in the perfect truthfulness of the two.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was quite after the usual fashion, therefore, between them, when Molly began, to tell her father about the conversation she had had with Walter.
