used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
(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 She hardly spoke at all except on matters of household business, but to them she was sedulously attentive.
in addition
From this reading Peter did his best to oppose this, as did also Madame Staubach herself; but Linda prevailed, and the clause was there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Peter did his best to oppose this, as did also Madame Staubach herself; but Linda prevailed, and the clause was there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She hardly spoke at all except on matters of household business, but to them she was sedulously attentive.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading She hardly spoke at all except on matters of household business, but to them she was sedulously attentive.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Peter did his best to oppose this, as did also Madame Staubach herself; but Linda prevailed, and the clause was there.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading She hardly spoke at all except on matters of household business, but to them she was sedulously attentive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She hardly spoke at all except on matters of household business, but to them she was sedulously attentive.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
clausenounUS /klɔːz/
(grammar) an expression including a subject and predicate functioning as a part of a complex sentence
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
permission to do something
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Peter did his best to oppose this, as did also Madame Staubach herself; but Linda prevailed, and the clause was there.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
one or the other of two
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
apart from; not including
From this reading She hardly spoke at all except on matters of household business, but to them she was sedulously attentive.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading Throughout February Linda never flinched.
flinchedverbUS /flɪntʃt/
past form of “flinch” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Throughout February Linda never flinched.
the act of giving
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
only a very short time before
From this reading She hardly spoke at all except on matters of household business, but to them she was sedulously attentive.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "She would have to live with you whether or no," said Herr Molk to the town-clerk.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading "She would have to live with you whether or no," said Herr Molk to the town-clerk.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter did his best to oppose this, as did also Madame Staubach herself; but Linda prevailed, and the clause was there.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
a social unit living together
From this reading She hardly spoke at all except on matters of household business, but to them she was sedulously attentive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
insertedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɜːrtəd/
past form of “insert” — put or introduce into something
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
life-interest
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From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
Linda
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From this reading Throughout February Linda never flinched.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading "She would have to live with you whether or no," said Herr Molk to the town-clerk.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Peter did his best to oppose this, as did also Madame Staubach herself; but Linda prevailed, and the clause was there.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She hardly spoke at all except on matters of household business, but to them she was sedulously attentive.
Molk
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From this reading "She would have to live with you whether or no," said Herr Molk to the town-clerk.
absolutely essential
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Throughout February Linda never flinched.
not any; not one
From this reading "She would have to live with you whether or no," said Herr Molk to the town-clerk.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She hardly spoke at all except on matters of household business, but to them she was sedulously attentive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She hardly spoke at all except on matters of household business, but to them she was sedulously attentive.
opposeverbUS /əˈpoʊz/
be against; express opposition to
From this reading Peter did his best to oppose this, as did also Madame Staubach herself; but Linda prevailed, and the clause was there.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter did his best to oppose this, as did also Madame Staubach herself; but Linda prevailed, and the clause was there.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading Peter did his best to oppose this, as did also Madame Staubach herself; but Linda prevailed, and the clause was there.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She would have to live with you whether or no," said Herr Molk to the town-clerk.
sedulouslyadverb
in a sedulous manner
From this reading She hardly spoke at all except on matters of household business, but to them she was sedulously attentive.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She hardly spoke at all except on matters of household business, but to them she was sedulously attentive.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She hardly spoke at all except on matters of household business, but to them she was sedulously attentive.
Staubach
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From this reading Peter did his best to oppose this, as did also Madame Staubach herself; but Linda prevailed, and the clause was there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She hardly spoke at all except on matters of household business, but to them she was sedulously attentive.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Peter did his best to oppose this, as did also Madame Staubach herself; but Linda prevailed, and the clause was there.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading Throughout February Linda never flinched.
up to a particular time
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She hardly spoke at all except on matters of household business, but to them she was sedulously attentive.
town-clerk
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From this reading "She would have to live with you whether or no," said Herr Molk to the town-clerk.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She hardly spoke at all except on matters of household business, but to them she was sedulously attentive.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "She would have to live with you whether or no," said Herr Molk to the town-clerk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "She would have to live with you whether or no," said Herr Molk to the town-clerk.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She herself insisted on understanding what legal arrangement was made about the house, and would not consent to sign the necessary document preparatory to her marriage till there was inserted in it a clause giving to her aunt a certain life-interest in the property in the event either of her marriage or of her death.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "She would have to live with you whether or no," said Herr Molk to the town-clerk.
