used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading During the summer and autumn I had been absent almost continuously in Philadelphia, engaged in winding up the trusteeship which had formed the bulk of my professional work.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The presence of Mrs. Anthony preserved the convenances; and, after long cogitation, I had formally requested Eunice Trevor to stay on, in her old capacity of paid companion to Betty.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading During the summer and autumn I had been absent almost continuously in Philadelphia, engaged in winding up the trusteeship which had formed the bulk of my professional work.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Late in December Betty and I were married very quietly-at S. Saviour's Church, Bob Mercer coming down to assist in the ceremony.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading The presence of Mrs. Anthony preserved the convenances; and, after long cogitation, I had formally requested Eunice Trevor to stay on, in her old capacity of paid companion to Betty.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Late in December Betty and I were married very quietly-at S. Saviour's Church, Bob Mercer coming down to assist in the ceremony.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading During the summer and autumn I had been absent almost continuously in Philadelphia, engaged in winding up the trusteeship which had formed the bulk of my professional work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the summer and autumn I had been absent almost continuously in Philadelphia, engaged in winding up the trusteeship which had formed the bulk of my professional work.
Betty
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From this reading Late in December Betty and I were married very quietly-at S. Saviour's Church, Bob Mercer coming down to assist in the ceremony.
BindverbUS /baɪnd/
stick to firmly
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Late in December Betty and I were married very quietly-at S. Saviour's Church, Bob Mercer coming down to assist in the ceremony.
bulknounUS /bʌlk/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading During the summer and autumn I had been absent almost continuously in Philadelphia, engaged in winding up the trusteeship which had formed the bulk of my professional work.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading The presence of Mrs. Anthony preserved the convenances; and, after long cogitation, I had formally requested Eunice Trevor to stay on, in her old capacity of paid companion to Betty.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Late in December Betty and I were married very quietly-at S. Saviour's Church, Bob Mercer coming down to assist in the ceremony.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Late in December Betty and I were married very quietly-at S. Saviour's Church, Bob Mercer coming down to assist in the ceremony.
cogitationnounUS /ˌkɑːdʒɪˈteɪʃən/
a carefully considered thought about something
From this reading The presence of Mrs. Anthony preserved the convenances; and, after long cogitation, I had formally requested Eunice Trevor to stay on, in her old capacity of paid companion to Betty.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Late in December Betty and I were married very quietly-at S. Saviour's Church, Bob Mercer coming down to assist in the ceremony.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The presence of Mrs. Anthony preserved the convenances; and, after long cogitation, I had formally requested Eunice Trevor to stay on, in her old capacity of paid companion to Betty.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
continuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəsli/
at every point
From this reading During the summer and autumn I had been absent almost continuously in Philadelphia, engaged in winding up the trusteeship which had formed the bulk of my professional work.
convenances
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From this reading The presence of Mrs. Anthony preserved the convenances; and, after long cogitation, I had formally requested Eunice Trevor to stay on, in her old capacity of paid companion to Betty.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
dearly loved
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Late in December Betty and I were married very quietly-at S. Saviour's Church, Bob Mercer coming down to assist in the ceremony.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Late in December Betty and I were married very quietly-at S. Saviour's Church, Bob Mercer coming down to assist in the ceremony.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the summer and autumn I had been absent almost continuously in Philadelphia, engaged in winding up the trusteeship which had formed the bulk of my professional work.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading During the summer and autumn I had been absent almost continuously in Philadelphia, engaged in winding up the trusteeship which had formed the bulk of my professional work.
Eunice
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From this reading The presence of Mrs. Anthony preserved the convenances; and, after long cogitation, I had formally requested Eunice Trevor to stay on, in her old capacity of paid companion to Betty.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
at any time
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
formallyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrməli/
with official authorization
From this reading The presence of Mrs. Anthony preserved the convenances; and, after long cogitation, I had formally requested Eunice Trevor to stay on, in her old capacity of paid companion to Betty.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading During the summer and autumn I had been absent almost continuously in Philadelphia, engaged in winding up the trusteeship which had formed the bulk of my professional work.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
a young female
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the summer and autumn I had been absent almost continuously in Philadelphia, engaged in winding up the trusteeship which had formed the bulk of my professional work.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The presence of Mrs. Anthony preserved the convenances; and, after long cogitation, I had formally requested Eunice Trevor to stay on, in her old capacity of paid companion to Betty.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
ten 10s
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late in December Betty and I were married very quietly-at S. Saviour's Church, Bob Mercer coming down to assist in the ceremony.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The presence of Mrs. Anthony preserved the convenances; and, after long cogitation, I had formally requested Eunice Trevor to stay on, in her old capacity of paid companion to Betty.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Late in December Betty and I were married very quietly-at S. Saviour's Church, Bob Mercer coming down to assist in the ceremony.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
MercernounUS /ˈmɜːrsər/
a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
From this reading Late in December Betty and I were married very quietly-at S. Saviour's Church, Bob Mercer coming down to assist in the ceremony.
a particular point in time
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The presence of Mrs. Anthony preserved the convenances; and, after long cogitation, I had formally requested Eunice Trevor to stay on, in her old capacity of paid companion to Betty.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading During the summer and autumn I had been absent almost continuously in Philadelphia, engaged in winding up the trusteeship which had formed the bulk of my professional work.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
not any; not one
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The presence of Mrs. Anthony preserved the convenances; and, after long cogitation, I had formally requested Eunice Trevor to stay on, in her old capacity of paid companion to Betty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
and nothing more
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The presence of Mrs. Anthony preserved the convenances; and, after long cogitation, I had formally requested Eunice Trevor to stay on, in her old capacity of paid companion to Betty.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
go across or through
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading During the summer and autumn I had been absent almost continuously in Philadelphia, engaged in winding up the trusteeship which had formed the bulk of my professional work.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The presence of Mrs. Anthony preserved the convenances; and, after long cogitation, I had formally requested Eunice Trevor to stay on, in her old capacity of paid companion to Betty.
preservedadjectiveUS /prəˈzɜːrvd/
prevented from decaying or spoiling and prepared for future use
From this reading The presence of Mrs. Anthony preserved the convenances; and, after long cogitation, I had formally requested Eunice Trevor to stay on, in her old capacity of paid companion to Betty.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading During the summer and autumn I had been absent almost continuously in Philadelphia, engaged in winding up the trusteeship which had formed the bulk of my professional work.
quietly-at
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From this reading Late in December Betty and I were married very quietly-at S. Saviour's Church, Bob Mercer coming down to assist in the ceremony.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading The presence of Mrs. Anthony preserved the convenances; and, after long cogitation, I had formally requested Eunice Trevor to stay on, in her old capacity of paid companion to Betty.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Late in December Betty and I were married very quietly-at S. Saviour's Church, Bob Mercer coming down to assist in the ceremony.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
Saviour's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Late in December Betty and I were married very quietly-at S. Saviour's Church, Bob Mercer coming down to assist in the ceremony.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The presence of Mrs. Anthony preserved the convenances; and, after long cogitation, I had formally requested Eunice Trevor to stay on, in her old capacity of paid companion to Betty.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading During the summer and autumn I had been absent almost continuously in Philadelphia, engaged in winding up the trusteeship which had formed the bulk of my professional work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
Trevor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The presence of Mrs. Anthony preserved the convenances; and, after long cogitation, I had formally requested Eunice Trevor to stay on, in her old capacity of paid companion to Betty.
trusteeshipnounUS /ˌtrʌˈstiːʃɪp/
a dependent country; administered by another country under the supervision of the United Nations
From this reading During the summer and autumn I had been absent almost continuously in Philadelphia, engaged in winding up the trusteeship which had formed the bulk of my professional work.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During the summer and autumn I had been absent almost continuously in Philadelphia, engaged in winding up the trusteeship which had formed the bulk of my professional work.
precisely as stated
From this reading Late in December Betty and I were married very quietly-at S. Saviour's Church, Bob Mercer coming down to assist in the ceremony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, I had already come to a full understanding with my dear girl, and it was quite natural that she should continue to live on at the "Hundred," the only home that she had ever known.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Late in December Betty and I were married very quietly-at S. Saviour's Church, Bob Mercer coming down to assist in the ceremony.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
windingadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪndɪŋ/
marked by repeated turns and bends
From this reading During the summer and autumn I had been absent almost continuously in Philadelphia, engaged in winding up the trusteeship which had formed the bulk of my professional work.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Safe Find, Safe Bind_ Let me now pass over some six months concerning which there are no events of particular moment to be recorded--I mean in connection with the tragedy.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading During the summer and autumn I had been absent almost continuously in Philadelphia, engaged in winding up the trusteeship which had formed the bulk of my professional work.
