used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
an occurrence of something
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
comingsnounUS /ˈkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “coming” — the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
divisible by two
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
set up or found
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
usually; as a rule
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
goingsnounUS /ˈɡoʊɪŋz/
plural of “going” — the act of departing
From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
gossipsnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/
plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
Katharine
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From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading There were many reasons for this.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
not any; not one
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
a human being
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
Ralston
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From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There were many reasons for this.
possessing material wealth
From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
express in words
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
carry out
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading The combination seemed perfect, and even a sensible person, taking into consideration all the circumstances, might have found something to say in favour of a marriage which should not be generally discussed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were many reasons for this.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There were many reasons for this.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
wisestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzəst/
superlative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Katharine had no anxiety about the future, and it seemed to her that she had managed matters in the wisest and most satisfactory manner possible.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had provided, as she thought, against the possibility of any subsequent interference with her marriage in case she should see fit to take the step of which she had spoken.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Ralston and Katharine, though not rich, were decidedly prominent young people in their own society, and their goings and comings interested the gossips and furnished food for conversation.
