used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading BEGINNING ANOTHER LIFE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was hard for the company of rejoicing friends, at the hotel in Magnolia, to part from each other.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading BEGINNING ANOTHER LIFE.
BlessingnounUS /ˈblesɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Mr. Blessing had tact enough to decline Joseph's invitation, but he was sorely tempted by Philip's, in which Madeline heartily joined.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mr. Blessing had tact enough to decline Joseph's invitation, but he was sorely tempted by Philip's, in which Madeline heartily joined.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Blessing had tact enough to decline Joseph's invitation, but he was sorely tempted by Philip's, in which Madeline heartily joined.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It was hard for the company of rejoicing friends, at the hotel in Magnolia, to part from each other.
declineverbUS /dɪˈklaɪn/
grow worse
From this reading Mr. Blessing had tact enough to decline Joseph's invitation, but he was sorely tempted by Philip's, in which Madeline heartily joined.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was hard for the company of rejoicing friends, at the hotel in Magnolia, to part from each other.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Mr. Blessing had tact enough to decline Joseph's invitation, but he was sorely tempted by Philip's, in which Madeline heartily joined.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was hard for the company of rejoicing friends, at the hotel in Magnolia, to part from each other.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was hard for the company of rejoicing friends, at the hotel in Magnolia, to part from each other.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was hard for the company of rejoicing friends, at the hotel in Magnolia, to part from each other.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Blessing had tact enough to decline Joseph's invitation, but he was sorely tempted by Philip's, in which Madeline heartily joined.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was hard for the company of rejoicing friends, at the hotel in Magnolia, to part from each other.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Blessing had tact enough to decline Joseph's invitation, but he was sorely tempted by Philip's, in which Madeline heartily joined.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading Mr. Blessing had tact enough to decline Joseph's invitation, but he was sorely tempted by Philip's, in which Madeline heartily joined.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was hard for the company of rejoicing friends, at the hotel in Magnolia, to part from each other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was hard for the company of rejoicing friends, at the hotel in Magnolia, to part from each other.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading Mr. Blessing had tact enough to decline Joseph's invitation, but he was sorely tempted by Philip's, in which Madeline heartily joined.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hard for the company of rejoicing friends, at the hotel in Magnolia, to part from each other.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Mr. Blessing had tact enough to decline Joseph's invitation, but he was sorely tempted by Philip's, in which Madeline heartily joined.
Joseph'snounUS /ˈdʒoʊzəfs/
possessive form of “joseph” — leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Mr. Blessing had tact enough to decline Joseph's invitation, but he was sorely tempted by Philip's, in which Madeline heartily joined.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading BEGINNING ANOTHER LIFE.
Madeline
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From this reading Mr. Blessing had tact enough to decline Joseph's invitation, but he was sorely tempted by Philip's, in which Madeline heartily joined.
MagnolianounUS /mæɡˈnoʊljə/
dried bark of various magnolias; used in folk medicine
From this reading It was hard for the company of rejoicing friends, at the hotel in Magnolia, to part from each other.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
a particular point in time
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Blessing had tact enough to decline Joseph's invitation, but he was sorely tempted by Philip's, in which Madeline heartily joined.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was hard for the company of rejoicing friends, at the hotel in Magnolia, to part from each other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
and nothing more
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was hard for the company of rejoicing friends, at the hotel in Magnolia, to part from each other.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was hard for the company of rejoicing friends, at the hotel in Magnolia, to part from each other.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
Philip'snounUS /ˈfɪləps/
possessive form of “philip” — Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Mr. Blessing had tact enough to decline Joseph's invitation, but he was sorely tempted by Philip's, in which Madeline heartily joined.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
postponeverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊn/
hold back to a later time
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
rejoicingnounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪsɪŋ/
a feeling of great happiness
From this reading It was hard for the company of rejoicing friends, at the hotel in Magnolia, to part from each other.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Mr. Blessing had tact enough to decline Joseph's invitation, but he was sorely tempted by Philip's, in which Madeline heartily joined.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Mr. Blessing had tact enough to decline Joseph's invitation, but he was sorely tempted by Philip's, in which Madeline heartily joined.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Mr. Blessing had tact enough to decline Joseph's invitation, but he was sorely tempted by Philip's, in which Madeline heartily joined.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was hard for the company of rejoicing friends, at the hotel in Magnolia, to part from each other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was hard for the company of rejoicing friends, at the hotel in Magnolia, to part from each other.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was hard for the company of rejoicing friends, at the hotel in Magnolia, to part from each other.
waveredverbUS /ˈweɪvərd/
past form of “waver” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Blessing had tact enough to decline Joseph's invitation, but he was sorely tempted by Philip's, in which Madeline heartily joined.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Nevertheless, he only wavered for a moment; a mysterious resolution strengthened him, and taking Philip to one side, he whispered:— "Will you allow me to postpone, not relinquish, the pleasure?
