used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
in actual fact
From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading "I think it would be a misfortune to them both, which should be avoided,--if they can get over their present feelings."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I think it would be a misfortune to them both, which should be avoided,--if they can get over their present feelings."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "I think it would be a misfortune to them both, which should be avoided,--if they can get over their present feelings."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I think it would be a misfortune to them both, which should be avoided,--if they can get over their present feelings."
the act of departing
From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
wanted intensely
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "No doubt I will.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
a social unit living together
From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading "I think it would be a misfortune to them both, which should be avoided,--if they can get over their present feelings."
flittingverbUS /ˈflɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “flit” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I think it would be a misfortune to them both, which should be avoided,--if they can get over their present feelings."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
Hampstead
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From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No doubt I will.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I think it would be a misfortune to them both, which should be avoided,--if they can get over their present feelings."
impossibilitynounUS /ˌɪmpɔːsɪˈbɪlɪti/
incapability of existing or occurring
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I think it would be a misfortune to them both, which should be avoided,--if they can get over their present feelings."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
MARCHIONESSnounUS /ˈmɑːrʃənɪs/
the wife or widow of a marquis
From this reading THE MARCHIONESS.
MarquisnounUS /ˌmɑːrˈkiː/
humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)
From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading "I think it would be a misfortune to them both, which should be avoided,--if they can get over their present feelings."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
not any; not one
From this reading "No doubt I will.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I think it would be a misfortune to them both, which should be avoided,--if they can get over their present feelings."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I think it would be a misfortune to them both, which should be avoided,--if they can get over their present feelings."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I think it would be a misfortune to them both, which should be avoided,--if they can get over their present feelings."
a male human offspring
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MARCHIONESS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I think it would be a misfortune to them both, which should be avoided,--if they can get over their present feelings."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I think it would be a misfortune to them both, which should be avoided,--if they can get over their present feelings."
in or at that place or location
From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think it would be a misfortune to them both, which should be avoided,--if they can get over their present feelings."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think it would be a misfortune to them both, which should be avoided,--if they can get over their present feelings."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though the departure of the Marquis was much hurried, there were other meetings between Hampstead and the family before the flitting was actually made.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I think it would be a misfortune to them both, which should be avoided,--if they can get over their present feelings."
which person or people
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "No doubt I will.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I think it would be a misfortune to them both, which should be avoided,--if they can get over their present feelings."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I am quite with you there," the son said to the father, who had desired him to explain to the young man the impossibility of such a marriage.
