used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Beatrix and her child were going back to New York with Mr. Gordon the next day.
have
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
Beatrix
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From this reading Beatrix and her child were going back to New York with Mr. Gordon the next day.
dearly loved
From this reading He had promised his daughter to take her home to her mother--promised her Mrs. Gordon's free and full forgiveness both for herself and her beloved Cyril.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had promised his daughter to take her home to her mother--promised her Mrs. Gordon's free and full forgiveness both for herself and her beloved Cyril.
brightnessnounUS /ˈbraɪtnəs/
the location of a visual perception along a continuum from black to white
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
capricenounUS /kəˈpriːs/
a sudden desire
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Beatrix and her child were going back to New York with Mr. Gordon the next day.
make overcast or cloudy
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Papa wishes it," said Mrs. Wentworth, "and Cyril is coming, too.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading He had promised his daughter to take her home to her mother--promised her Mrs. Gordon's free and full forgiveness both for herself and her beloved Cyril.
a female human offspring
From this reading He had promised his daughter to take her home to her mother--promised her Mrs. Gordon's free and full forgiveness both for herself and her beloved Cyril.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Beatrix and her child were going back to New York with Mr. Gordon the next day.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had promised his daughter to take her home to her mother--promised her Mrs. Gordon's free and full forgiveness both for herself and her beloved Cyril.
forgivenessnounUS /fərˈɡɪvnəs/
compassionate feelings that support a willingness to forgive
From this reading He had promised his daughter to take her home to her mother--promised her Mrs. Gordon's free and full forgiveness both for herself and her beloved Cyril.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He had promised his daughter to take her home to her mother--promised her Mrs. Gordon's free and full forgiveness both for herself and her beloved Cyril.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He had promised his daughter to take her home to her mother--promised her Mrs. Gordon's free and full forgiveness both for herself and her beloved Cyril.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
the act of departing
From this reading Beatrix and her child were going back to New York with Mr. Gordon the next day.
Gordon
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From this reading Beatrix and her child were going back to New York with Mr. Gordon the next day.
Gordon's
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From this reading He had promised his daughter to take her home to her mother--promised her Mrs. Gordon's free and full forgiveness both for herself and her beloved Cyril.
an established custom
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had promised his daughter to take her home to her mother--promised her Mrs. Gordon's free and full forgiveness both for herself and her beloved Cyril.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had promised his daughter to take her home to her mother--promised her Mrs. Gordon's free and full forgiveness both for herself and her beloved Cyril.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had promised his daughter to take her home to her mother--promised her Mrs. Gordon's free and full forgiveness both for herself and her beloved Cyril.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had promised his daughter to take her home to her mother--promised her Mrs. Gordon's free and full forgiveness both for herself and her beloved Cyril.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had promised his daughter to take her home to her mother--promised her Mrs. Gordon's free and full forgiveness both for herself and her beloved Cyril.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Papa wishes it," said Mrs. Wentworth, "and Cyril is coming, too.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Papa wishes it," said Mrs. Wentworth, "and Cyril is coming, too.
LaurelnounUS /ˈlɔːrəl/
any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
engage in
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He had promised his daughter to take her home to her mother--promised her Mrs. Gordon's free and full forgiveness both for herself and her beloved Cyril.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Beatrix and her child were going back to New York with Mr. Gordon the next day.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Beatrix and her child were going back to New York with Mr. Gordon the next day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Beatrix and her child were going back to New York with Mr. Gordon the next day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Papa wishes it," said Mrs. Wentworth, "and Cyril is coming, too.
parlorsnounUS /ˈpɑːrlərz/
plural of “parlor” — reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He had promised his daughter to take her home to her mother--promised her Mrs. Gordon's free and full forgiveness both for herself and her beloved Cyril.
reconciliationnounUS /ˌrekənsɪliˈeɪʃən/
the reestablishing of cordial relations
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Papa wishes it," said Mrs. Wentworth, "and Cyril is coming, too.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
carry out
From this reading He had promised his daughter to take her home to her mother--promised her Mrs. Gordon's free and full forgiveness both for herself and her beloved Cyril.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Papa wishes it," said Mrs. Wentworth, "and Cyril is coming, too.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
precisely as stated
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
Wentworth
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From this reading "Papa wishes it," said Mrs. Wentworth, "and Cyril is coming, too.
Wentworth's
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From this reading Contrary to her usual habit, and to humor a caprice of Mrs. Wentworth's, Laurel decided to make her appearance in the hotel parlors that evening.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Beatrix and her child were going back to New York with Mr. Gordon the next day.
at the time that
From this reading Beatrix was very happy in the reconciliation with her father--so happy that Laurel could not bear to cloud the brightness of her sky with a single shadow, so she did not refuse when Beatrix asked her to go into the parlors with her that evening.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "Papa wishes it," said Mrs. Wentworth, "and Cyril is coming, too.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Beatrix and her child were going back to New York with Mr. Gordon the next day.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Beatrix and her child were going back to New York with Mr. Gordon the next day.
