used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She did not doubt that as soon as Marian put in an appearance she would hear a garbled tale of woe from her belligerent cousin.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Whether Marian would take up the cudgels in her cousin's defense was another matter.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She did not doubt that as soon as Marian put in an appearance she would hear a garbled tale of woe from her belligerent cousin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Neither the latter nor Maizie Gilbert had as yet returned to Wellington, a fact which caused Jane no regret.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
belligerentadjectiveUS /bəˈlɪdʒərənt/
characteristic of an enemy or one eager to fight
From this reading She did not doubt that as soon as Marian put in an appearance she would hear a garbled tale of woe from her belligerent cousin.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Neither the latter nor Maizie Gilbert had as yet returned to Wellington, a fact which caused Jane no regret.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading She did not doubt that as soon as Marian put in an appearance she would hear a garbled tale of woe from her belligerent cousin.
cousin'snounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
possessive form of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Whether Marian would take up the cudgels in her cousin's defense was another matter.
cudgelsnounUS /ˈkʌdʒəlz/
plural of “cudgel” — a club that is used as a weapon
From this reading Whether Marian would take up the cudgels in her cousin's defense was another matter.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Whether Marian would take up the cudgels in her cousin's defense was another matter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not doubt that as soon as Marian put in an appearance she would hear a garbled tale of woe from her belligerent cousin.
disquietingadjectiveUS /dɪˈskwaɪətɪŋ/
causing mental discomfort
From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading She did not doubt that as soon as Marian put in an appearance she would hear a garbled tale of woe from her belligerent cousin.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Neither the latter nor Maizie Gilbert had as yet returned to Wellington, a fact which caused Jane no regret.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
former's
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From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She did not doubt that as soon as Marian put in an appearance she would hear a garbled tale of woe from her belligerent cousin.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
garbledadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrbəld/
lacking orderly continuity
From this reading She did not doubt that as soon as Marian put in an appearance she would hear a garbled tale of woe from her belligerent cousin.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading Neither the latter nor Maizie Gilbert had as yet returned to Wellington, a fact which caused Jane no regret.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Neither the latter nor Maizie Gilbert had as yet returned to Wellington, a fact which caused Jane no regret.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading She did not doubt that as soon as Marian put in an appearance she would hear a garbled tale of woe from her belligerent cousin.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not doubt that as soon as Marian put in an appearance she would hear a garbled tale of woe from her belligerent cousin.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
Jane
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From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Neither the latter nor Maizie Gilbert had as yet returned to Wellington, a fact which caused Jane no regret.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
Maizie
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From this reading Neither the latter nor Maizie Gilbert had as yet returned to Wellington, a fact which caused Jane no regret.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Whether Marian would take up the cudgels in her cousin's defense was another matter.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither the latter nor Maizie Gilbert had as yet returned to Wellington, a fact which caused Jane no regret.
not any; not one
From this reading Neither the latter nor Maizie Gilbert had as yet returned to Wellington, a fact which caused Jane no regret.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither the latter nor Maizie Gilbert had as yet returned to Wellington, a fact which caused Jane no regret.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not doubt that as soon as Marian put in an appearance she would hear a garbled tale of woe from her belligerent cousin.
held or filled or in use
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She did not doubt that as soon as Marian put in an appearance she would hear a garbled tale of woe from her belligerent cousin.
protestnounUS /ˈproʊtest/
a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She did not doubt that as soon as Marian put in an appearance she would hear a garbled tale of woe from her belligerent cousin.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Neither the latter nor Maizie Gilbert had as yet returned to Wellington, a fact which caused Jane no regret.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Neither the latter nor Maizie Gilbert had as yet returned to Wellington, a fact which caused Jane no regret.
Seaton
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From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
shabbilyadverb
so as to appear worn and threadbare or dilapidated
From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not doubt that as soon as Marian put in an appearance she would hear a garbled tale of woe from her belligerent cousin.
in the near future
From this reading She did not doubt that as soon as Marian put in an appearance she would hear a garbled tale of woe from her belligerent cousin.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
carry out
From this reading Whether Marian would take up the cudgels in her cousin's defense was another matter.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading She did not doubt that as soon as Marian put in an appearance she would hear a garbled tale of woe from her belligerent cousin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
a source of difficulty
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Whether Marian would take up the cudgels in her cousin's defense was another matter.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether Marian would take up the cudgels in her cousin's defense was another matter.
Weatherbee
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From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading Neither the latter nor Maizie Gilbert had as yet returned to Wellington, a fact which caused Jane no regret.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether Marian would take up the cudgels in her cousin's defense was another matter.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Neither the latter nor Maizie Gilbert had as yet returned to Wellington, a fact which caused Jane no regret.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A HAPPY THOUGHT During the week that followed Jane became too fully occupied with settling down in college to trouble herself further about Marian Seaton.
woenounUS /woʊ/
misery resulting from affliction
From this reading She did not doubt that as soon as Marian put in an appearance she would hear a garbled tale of woe from her belligerent cousin.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She did not doubt that as soon as Marian put in an appearance she would hear a garbled tale of woe from her belligerent cousin.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Firm in her belief that Marian had written the disquieting letter, Jane was fairly sure that the former's guilty conscience would warn her against making a protest to Mrs. Weatherbee that her cousin had been shabbily treated.
but in spite of that
From this reading Neither the latter nor Maizie Gilbert had as yet returned to Wellington, a fact which caused Jane no regret.
