used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Joseph's secret was not suspected by any of the company.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He would have gone to Warriner's at once, but for the fear lest he should betray himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading He would have gone to Warriner's at once, but for the fear lest he should betray himself.
betrothalnoun
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
BLESSINGnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading THE BLESSING FAMILY.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would have gone to Warriner's at once, but for the fear lest he should betray himself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Joseph's secret was not suspected by any of the company.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Joseph's secret was not suspected by any of the company.
controlledadjectiveUS /kənˈtroʊld/
restrained or managed or kept within certain bounds
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
Elwood's
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From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
at any time
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE BLESSING FAMILY.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He would have gone to Warriner's at once, but for the fear lest he should betray himself.
fetternounUS /ˈfetər/
a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He would have gone to Warriner's at once, but for the fear lest he should betray himself.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He would have gone to Warriner's at once, but for the fear lest he should betray himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have gone to Warriner's at once, but for the fear lest he should betray himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He would have gone to Warriner's at once, but for the fear lest he should betray himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He would have gone to Warriner's at once, but for the fear lest he should betray himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
interveneverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːn/
get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
Joseph'snounUS /ˈdʒoʊzəfs/
possessive form of “joseph” — leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Joseph's secret was not suspected by any of the company.
kinderadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndər/
comparative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
in order that something should not happen
From this reading He would have gone to Warriner's at once, but for the fear lest he should betray himself.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Joseph's secret was not suspected by any of the company.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Joseph's secret was not suspected by any of the company.
on one occasion
From this reading He would have gone to Warriner's at once, but for the fear lest he should betray himself.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
proprietynounUS /prəˈpraɪəti/
correct or appropriate behavior
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Joseph's secret was not suspected by any of the company.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He would have gone to Warriner's at once, but for the fear lest he should betray himself.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
believed likely
From this reading Joseph's secret was not suspected by any of the company.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLESSING FAMILY.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He would have gone to Warriner's at once, but for the fear lest he should betray himself.
in the direction of
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
warmernounUS /ˈwɔːrmər/
device that heats water or supplies warmth to a room
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
Warriner's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He would have gone to Warriner's at once, but for the fear lest he should betray himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joseph's secret was not suspected by any of the company.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Elwood's manner towards him next morning was warmer and kinder than ever; the chill of the past night had been forgotten, and the betrothal, which then almost seemed like a fetter upon his future, now gave him a sense of freedom and strength.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Miss Blessing was to return to the city in three days more, and a single farewell call might be made with propriety; so he controlled his impatience and allowed another day to intervene.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would have gone to Warriner's at once, but for the fear lest he should betray himself.
