used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
(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 gossips of Postbridge all prophesied a speedy return to friendship between the two widows, and not a few well-meaning women set to work to play peacemaker.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Neither woman would make the first move; but Mrs. Mogridge was prepared to welcome any overture from the other.
arbitrationnounUS /ˌɑːrbɪˈtreɪʃən/
(law) the hearing and determination of a dispute by an impartial referee agreed to by both parties (often used to settle disputes between labor and management)
From this reading Both Avisa and Honor made it clear that arbitration must be in vain, since this tragic matter went deeper than plummet of peacemaker could ever sound.
Avisa
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From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
Bloom'snounUS /bluːmz/
possessive form of “bloom” — the organic process of bearing flowers
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Avisa and Honor made it clear that arbitration must be in vain, since this tragic matter went deeper than plummet of peacemaker could ever sound.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But their efforts met no response.
cleansingadjectiveUS /ˈklenzɪŋ/
cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Both Avisa and Honor made it clear that arbitration must be in vain, since this tragic matter went deeper than plummet of peacemaker could ever sound.
connubialadjective
of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Both Avisa and Honor made it clear that arbitration must be in vain, since this tragic matter went deeper than plummet of peacemaker could ever sound.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Both Avisa and Honor made it clear that arbitration must be in vain, since this tragic matter went deeper than plummet of peacemaker could ever sound.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But their efforts met no response.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
at any time
From this reading Both Avisa and Honor made it clear that arbitration must be in vain, since this tragic matter went deeper than plummet of peacemaker could ever sound.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The gossips of Postbridge all prophesied a speedy return to friendship between the two widows, and not a few well-meaning women set to work to play peacemaker.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Neither woman would make the first move; but Mrs. Mogridge was prepared to welcome any overture from the other.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading The gossips of Postbridge all prophesied a speedy return to friendship between the two widows, and not a few well-meaning women set to work to play peacemaker.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Neither woman would make the first move; but Mrs. Mogridge was prepared to welcome any overture from the other.
gossipsnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəps/
plural of “gossip” — light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading The gossips of Postbridge all prophesied a speedy return to friendship between the two widows, and not a few well-meaning women set to work to play peacemaker.
healedadjectiveUS /hiːld/
freed from illness or injury
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Both Avisa and Honor made it clear that arbitration must be in vain, since this tragic matter went deeper than plummet of peacemaker could ever sound.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
Jane
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From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Both Avisa and Honor made it clear that arbitration must be in vain, since this tragic matter went deeper than plummet of peacemaker could ever sound.
engage in
From this reading Neither woman would make the first move; but Mrs. Mogridge was prepared to welcome any overture from the other.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Both Avisa and Honor made it clear that arbitration must be in vain, since this tragic matter went deeper than plummet of peacemaker could ever sound.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading But their efforts met no response.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
Mogridge
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From this reading Neither woman would make the first move; but Mrs. Mogridge was prepared to welcome any overture from the other.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Neither woman would make the first move; but Mrs. Mogridge was prepared to welcome any overture from the other.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Neither woman would make the first move; but Mrs. Mogridge was prepared to welcome any overture from the other.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Both Avisa and Honor made it clear that arbitration must be in vain, since this tragic matter went deeper than plummet of peacemaker could ever sound.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither woman would make the first move; but Mrs. Mogridge was prepared to welcome any overture from the other.
not any; not one
From this reading But their efforts met no response.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The gossips of Postbridge all prophesied a speedy return to friendship between the two widows, and not a few well-meaning women set to work to play peacemaker.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Neither woman would make the first move; but Mrs. Mogridge was prepared to welcome any overture from the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
overturenounUS /ˈoʊvərtʃər/
orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio
From this reading Neither woman would make the first move; but Mrs. Mogridge was prepared to welcome any overture from the other.
peacemakernounUS /ˈpiːsmeɪkər/
someone who tries to bring peace
From this reading The gossips of Postbridge all prophesied a speedy return to friendship between the two widows, and not a few well-meaning women set to work to play peacemaker.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The gossips of Postbridge all prophesied a speedy return to friendship between the two widows, and not a few well-meaning women set to work to play peacemaker.
plummetverbUS /ˈplʌmət/
drop sharply
From this reading Both Avisa and Honor made it clear that arbitration must be in vain, since this tragic matter went deeper than plummet of peacemaker could ever sound.
Postbridge
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From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Neither woman would make the first move; but Mrs. Mogridge was prepared to welcome any overture from the other.
prophesiedverbUS /ˈprɑːfəsaɪd/
inflected form of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading The gossips of Postbridge all prophesied a speedy return to friendship between the two widows, and not a few well-meaning women set to work to play peacemaker.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
an angry dispute
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading But their efforts met no response.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The gossips of Postbridge all prophesied a speedy return to friendship between the two widows, and not a few well-meaning women set to work to play peacemaker.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The gossips of Postbridge all prophesied a speedy return to friendship between the two widows, and not a few well-meaning women set to work to play peacemaker.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Both Avisa and Honor made it clear that arbitration must be in vain, since this tragic matter went deeper than plummet of peacemaker could ever sound.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Both Avisa and Honor made it clear that arbitration must be in vain, since this tragic matter went deeper than plummet of peacemaker could ever sound.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading The gossips of Postbridge all prophesied a speedy return to friendship between the two widows, and not a few well-meaning women set to work to play peacemaker.
required or under orders
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Both Avisa and Honor made it clear that arbitration must be in vain, since this tragic matter went deeper than plummet of peacemaker could ever sound.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But their efforts met no response.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Both Avisa and Honor made it clear that arbitration must be in vain, since this tragic matter went deeper than plummet of peacemaker could ever sound.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The gossips of Postbridge all prophesied a speedy return to friendship between the two widows, and not a few well-meaning women set to work to play peacemaker.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Both Avisa and Honor made it clear that arbitration must be in vain, since this tragic matter went deeper than plummet of peacemaker could ever sound.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The gossips of Postbridge all prophesied a speedy return to friendship between the two widows, and not a few well-meaning women set to work to play peacemaker.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading Both Avisa and Honor made it clear that arbitration must be in vain, since this tragic matter went deeper than plummet of peacemaker could ever sound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
accept gladly
From this reading Neither woman would make the first move; but Mrs. Mogridge was prepared to welcome any overture from the other.
well-meaningadjective
not unfriendly or threatening
From this reading The gossips of Postbridge all prophesied a speedy return to friendship between the two widows, and not a few well-meaning women set to work to play peacemaker.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Both Avisa and Honor made it clear that arbitration must be in vain, since this tragic matter went deeper than plummet of peacemaker could ever sound.
at the time that
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
widowsnounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading The gossips of Postbridge all prophesied a speedy return to friendship between the two widows, and not a few well-meaning women set to work to play peacemaker.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Neither woman would make the first move; but Mrs. Mogridge was prepared to welcome any overture from the other.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The gossips of Postbridge all prophesied a speedy return to friendship between the two widows, and not a few well-meaning women set to work to play peacemaker.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The gossips of Postbridge all prophesied a speedy return to friendship between the two widows, and not a few well-meaning women set to work to play peacemaker.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When Jane Bloom’s husband took his lady out of Postbridge, so that she might live down a connubial scandal and pursue her cleansing occupation elsewhere, it was supposed that the deadly and famous quarrel between Avisa and Honor would be healed.
