the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Wilfred was not permitted to make his engagement an excuse for any relaxation from toil.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
Antonio
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From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Wilfred was not permitted to make his engagement an excuse for any relaxation from toil.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
on or to one side
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
betrothedadjective
pledged to be married
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
bustverbUS /bʌst/
ruin completely
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
completionnounUS /kəmˈpliːʃən/
(American football) a successful forward pass in football
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Wilfred was not permitted to make his engagement an excuse for any relaxation from toil.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Wilfred was not permitted to make his engagement an excuse for any relaxation from toil.
communicated in words
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Wilfred was not permitted to make his engagement an excuse for any relaxation from toil.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Wilfred was not permitted to make his engagement an excuse for any relaxation from toil.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
engage in
From this reading Wilfred was not permitted to make his engagement an excuse for any relaxation from toil.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Wilfred was not permitted to make his engagement an excuse for any relaxation from toil.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
relaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading Wilfred was not permitted to make his engagement an excuse for any relaxation from toil.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
sanctionnounUS /ˈsæŋkʃən/
formal and explicit approval
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
SEABROOK
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From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
SHEPHERDnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GOOD SHEPHERD.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISS SEABROOK did not come that afternoon, and her bust had to be set aside to await her pleasure for its completion.
toilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading Wilfred was not permitted to make his engagement an excuse for any relaxation from toil.
communicated in words
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
precisely as stated
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Wilfred was not permitted to make his engagement an excuse for any relaxation from toil.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
at the time that
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
Wilfred
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From this reading Wilfred was not permitted to make his engagement an excuse for any relaxation from toil.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading Wilfred went reluctantly enough, and in the days that followed, he thought it hard that neither Ida nor her father seemed to wish for more of his company than they had been wont to enjoy.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Antonio had appeared very pleased to know that Wilfred and Ida were betrothed, but when he had expressed his sanction and uttered tender wishes for their future, he intimated to Wilfred that he had better return to the studio and work whilst the light lasted.
