used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RICH GIFT DECLINED.
in the past
From this reading Sir Oswald watched her with keen delight, only regretting that years ago he had not taken unto himself a wife.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bride's first dinner at home was over, and had been a great success.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The bride's first dinner at home was over, and had been a great success.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The bride's first dinner at home was over, and had been a great success.
bride'snounUS /braɪdz/
possessive form of “bride” — a woman who has recently been married
From this reading The bride's first dinner at home was over, and had been a great success.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She took the chair of state provided for her, and by the perfect ease and grace of her manner proved that she was well fitted for it.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading She took the chair of state provided for her, and by the perfect ease and grace of her manner proved that she was well fitted for it.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
Darrell
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From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
DECLINEDverbUS /dɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “decline” — grow worse
From this reading A RICH GIFT DECLINED.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Sir Oswald watched her with keen delight, only regretting that years ago he had not taken unto himself a wife.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The bride's first dinner at home was over, and had been a great success.
move gently or carefully
From this reading She took the chair of state provided for her, and by the perfect ease and grace of her manner proved that she was well fitted for it.
any strong feeling
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The bride's first dinner at home was over, and had been a great success.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading She took the chair of state provided for her, and by the perfect ease and grace of her manner proved that she was well fitted for it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
fragrantadjectiveUS /ˈfreɪɡrənt/
pleasant-smelling
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading A RICH GIFT DECLINED.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading She took the chair of state provided for her, and by the perfect ease and grace of her manner proved that she was well fitted for it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The bride's first dinner at home was over, and had been a great success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The bride's first dinner at home was over, and had been a great success.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sir Oswald watched her with keen delight, only regretting that years ago he had not taken unto himself a wife.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Sir Oswald watched her with keen delight, only regretting that years ago he had not taken unto himself a wife.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The bride's first dinner at home was over, and had been a great success.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Sir Oswald watched her with keen delight, only regretting that years ago he had not taken unto himself a wife.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
luxuriousadjectiveUS /ləɡˈʒɜːriəs/
displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She took the chair of state provided for her, and by the perfect ease and grace of her manner proved that she was well fitted for it.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
and nothing more
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
OswaldnounUS /ˈɔːzwɔːld/
United States assassin of President John F. Kennedy (1939-1963)
From this reading Sir Oswald watched her with keen delight, only regretting that years ago he had not taken unto himself a wife.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The bride's first dinner at home was over, and had been a great success.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading She took the chair of state provided for her, and by the perfect ease and grace of her manner proved that she was well fitted for it.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
established beyond doubt
From this reading She took the chair of state provided for her, and by the perfect ease and grace of her manner proved that she was well fitted for it.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading She took the chair of state provided for her, and by the perfect ease and grace of her manner proved that she was well fitted for it.
regrettingverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪŋ/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Sir Oswald watched her with keen delight, only regretting that years ago he had not taken unto himself a wife.
possessing material wealth
From this reading A RICH GIFT DECLINED.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Oswald watched her with keen delight, only regretting that years ago he had not taken unto himself a wife.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading She took the chair of state provided for her, and by the perfect ease and grace of her manner proved that she was well fitted for it.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The bride's first dinner at home was over, and had been a great success.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Sir Oswald watched her with keen delight, only regretting that years ago he had not taken unto himself a wife.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She took the chair of state provided for her, and by the perfect ease and grace of her manner proved that she was well fitted for it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bride's first dinner at home was over, and had been a great success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She took the chair of state provided for her, and by the perfect ease and grace of her manner proved that she was well fitted for it.
soldiers collectively
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
untoprepositionUS /ˈʌntuː/
an old word for “to”
From this reading Sir Oswald watched her with keen delight, only regretting that years ago he had not taken unto himself a wife.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The bride's first dinner at home was over, and had been a great success.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Sir Oswald watched her with keen delight, only regretting that years ago he had not taken unto himself a wife.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She took the chair of state provided for her, and by the perfect ease and grace of her manner proved that she was well fitted for it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Sir Oswald watched her with keen delight, only regretting that years ago he had not taken unto himself a wife.
winesnounUS /waɪnz/
plural of “wine” — fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading Lady Darrell had not evinced the least emotion; she had married for her present social position--for a fine house, troops of servants, beautiful, warm, fragrant rooms, choice wines, and luxurious living; it was only part and parcel of what she expected, and intended to have.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Oswald watched her with keen delight, only regretting that years ago he had not taken unto himself a wife.
a late time of life
From this reading Sir Oswald watched her with keen delight, only regretting that years ago he had not taken unto himself a wife.
