used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
(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 But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His coadjutor in this labor of love was not, as one might have expected, Mrs. Hunt, but his early friend, Mrs. Marlow.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
aughtnounUS /ɔːt/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His coadjutor in this labor of love was not, as one might have expected, Mrs. Hunt, but his early friend, Mrs. Marlow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
coadjutornoun
an assistant to a bishop
From this reading His coadjutor in this labor of love was not, as one might have expected, Mrs. Hunt, but his early friend, Mrs. Marlow.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
completingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtɪŋ/
acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
consultationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəlˈteɪʃən/
a conference (usually with someone important)
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "There is nothing for us to do," said Mrs. Marlow.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
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 His coadjutor in this labor of love was not, as one might have expected, Mrs. Hunt, but his early friend, Mrs. Marlow.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading His coadjutor in this labor of love was not, as one might have expected, Mrs. Hunt, but his early friend, Mrs. Marlow.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading His coadjutor in this labor of love was not, as one might have expected, Mrs. Hunt, but his early friend, Mrs. Marlow.
furnishingnounUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃɪŋ/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
yet to be or coming
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
destroyed or killed
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
Hammond
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From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His coadjutor in this labor of love was not, as one might have expected, Mrs. Hunt, but his early friend, Mrs. Marlow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
housekeepersnounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpərz/
plural of “housekeeper” — a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading His coadjutor in this labor of love was not, as one might have expected, Mrs. Hunt, but his early friend, Mrs. Marlow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "There is nothing for us to do," said Mrs. Marlow.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading His coadjutor in this labor of love was not, as one might have expected, Mrs. Hunt, but his early friend, Mrs. Marlow.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading His coadjutor in this labor of love was not, as one might have expected, Mrs. Hunt, but his early friend, Mrs. Marlow.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
Marlow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His coadjutor in this labor of love was not, as one might have expected, Mrs. Hunt, but his early friend, Mrs. Marlow.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
joined in matrimony
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His coadjutor in this labor of love was not, as one might have expected, Mrs. Hunt, but his early friend, Mrs. Marlow.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
mother-in-lawnounUS /ˈmʌðərɪnlɔː/
the mother of your spouse
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading His coadjutor in this labor of love was not, as one might have expected, Mrs. Hunt, but his early friend, Mrs. Marlow.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His coadjutor in this labor of love was not, as one might have expected, Mrs. Hunt, but his early friend, Mrs. Marlow.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "There is nothing for us to do," said Mrs. Marlow.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His coadjutor in this labor of love was not, as one might have expected, Mrs. Hunt, but his early friend, Mrs. Marlow.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His coadjutor in this labor of love was not, as one might have expected, Mrs. Hunt, but his early friend, Mrs. Marlow.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There is nothing for us to do," said Mrs. Marlow.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There is nothing for us to do," said Mrs. Marlow.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His coadjutor in this labor of love was not, as one might have expected, Mrs. Hunt, but his early friend, Mrs. Marlow.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
unwillingnessnounUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋnɪs/
the trait of being unwilling
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "There is nothing for us to do," said Mrs. Marlow.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His coadjutor in this labor of love was not, as one might have expected, Mrs. Hunt, but his early friend, Mrs. Marlow.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading His omission of his future mother-in-law, in his committee of consultation, he explained to her by representing the number of duties already pressing upon her, and his unwillingness to add aught to their weight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
at the time that
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading During the month preceding his marriage, Lewis Hammond had spent much time and many thoughts in providing and furnishing a house for his wife.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But when both girls were married and gone, and the work of "getting to rights" was all over, this indefatigable woman paid Mrs. Marlow a visit, and offered her assistance in completing the arrangements for the young housekeepers.
