used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
(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 Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Leon set out for Madrid when the carriages with their gaudy coats of arms were beginning to stream into the park of Suertebella.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
earlier than; in front of
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Leon set out for Madrid when the carriages with their gaudy coats of arms were beginning to stream into the park of Suertebella.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
carriagesnounUS /ˈkærɪdʒɪz/
plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
christenings
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From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Leon set out for Madrid when the carriages with their gaudy coats of arms were beginning to stream into the park of Suertebella.
condoleverb
express one's sympathetic grief, on the occasion of someone's death
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
condoling
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From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
congratulatingverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading THE MARQUIS DE FÚCAR ENJOYS THE SPECIAL FAVOUR OF HEAVEN.
deathsnounUS /deθs/
plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
ENJOYSverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪz/
third-person singular of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE MARQUIS DE FÚCAR ENJOYS THE SPECIAL FAVOUR OF HEAVEN.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
enquiries
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From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
divisible by two
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading THE MARQUIS DE FÚCAR ENJOYS THE SPECIAL FAVOUR OF HEAVEN.
favourableadjective
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
FÚCAR
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From this reading THE MARQUIS DE FÚCAR ENJOYS THE SPECIAL FAVOUR OF HEAVEN.
gaudyadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːdi/
tastelessly showy
From this reading Leon set out for Madrid when the carriages with their gaudy coats of arms were beginning to stream into the park of Suertebella.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading THE MARQUIS DE FÚCAR ENJOYS THE SPECIAL FAVOUR OF HEAVEN.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Leon set out for Madrid when the carriages with their gaudy coats of arms were beginning to stream into the park of Suertebella.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
and nothing more
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
apprehended with certainty
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
go away from a place
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading Leon set out for Madrid when the carriages with their gaudy coats of arms were beginning to stream into the park of Suertebella.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
MadridnounUS /məˈdrɪd/
the capital and largest city situated centrally in Spain; home of an outstanding art museum
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
engage in
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
MARQUISnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading THE MARQUIS DE FÚCAR ENJOYS THE SPECIAL FAVOUR OF HEAVEN.
medicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
a particular point in time
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
Monina
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From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
not any; not one
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MARQUIS DE FÚCAR ENJOYS THE SPECIAL FAVOUR OF HEAVEN.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Leon set out for Madrid when the carriages with their gaudy coats of arms were beginning to stream into the park of Suertebella.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Leon set out for Madrid when the carriages with their gaudy coats of arms were beginning to stream into the park of Suertebella.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
perishverbUS /ˈperɪʃ/
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
Ramona's
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From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Leon set out for Madrid when the carriages with their gaudy coats of arms were beginning to stream into the park of Suertebella.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
in the near future
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading THE MARQUIS DE FÚCAR ENJOYS THE SPECIAL FAVOUR OF HEAVEN.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Leon set out for Madrid when the carriages with their gaudy coats of arms were beginning to stream into the park of Suertebella.
Suertebella
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From this reading Leon set out for Madrid when the carriages with their gaudy coats of arms were beginning to stream into the park of Suertebella.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARQUIS DE FÚCAR ENJOYS THE SPECIAL FAVOUR OF HEAVEN.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Leon set out for Madrid when the carriages with their gaudy coats of arms were beginning to stream into the park of Suertebella.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Even when he had got half way he turned back to leave a message about some medicine that he feared might be forgotten, and his mind was so full of Monina that all day long he was thinking: “If they let her get up too soon--if they do not keep her warm enough....
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
at the time that
From this reading Leon set out for Madrid when the carriages with their gaudy coats of arms were beginning to stream into the park of Suertebella.
which person or people
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
in the company of; together with
From this reading From this moment Ramona’s illness needed no special attention, and as soon as its favourable termination was known in Madrid, the great house was filled with friends who called to congratulate the mother, just as they had before called to condole with her and make enquiries.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading There are people to whom this is the whole of life, who spend year after year in congratulating or condoling, and who would perish for want of occupation if there were no deaths or christenings, no carriages and visiting cards.
