afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If indeed, in after years, she could make Jack love her too, that would be better still.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Near relatives, when they are on good terms with each other, are not gracious.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading If indeed, in after years, she could make Jack love her too, that would be better still.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Now, Mrs Tom, though she was ever so gracious, was by no means cordial.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Now, Mrs Tom, though she was ever so gracious, was by no means cordial.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If indeed, in after years, she could make Jack love her too, that would be better still.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
greatly pleased
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Near relatives, when they are on good terms with each other, are not gracious.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
divisible by two
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
at any time
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Near relatives, when they are on good terms with each other, are not gracious.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
graciousnessnounUS /ˈɡreɪʃəsnəs/
excellence of manners or social conduct
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If indeed, in after years, she could make Jack love her too, that would be better still.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading If indeed, in after years, she could make Jack love her too, that would be better still.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
a small worthless amount
From this reading If indeed, in after years, she could make Jack love her too, that would be better still.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
Mackenzie's
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From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
engage in
From this reading If indeed, in after years, she could make Jack love her too, that would be better still.
Margaret
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Now, Mrs Tom, though she was ever so gracious, was by no means cordial.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Near relatives, when they are on good terms with each other, are not gracious.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
not any; not one
From this reading Now, Mrs Tom, though she was ever so gracious, was by no means cordial.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Near relatives, when they are on good terms with each other, are not gracious.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, Mrs Tom, though she was ever so gracious, was by no means cordial.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Near relatives, when they are on good terms with each other, are not gracious.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Near relatives, when they are on good terms with each other, are not gracious.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, Mrs Tom, though she was ever so gracious, was by no means cordial.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
not in physical motion
From this reading If indeed, in after years, she could make Jack love her too, that would be better still.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
SusannanounUS /suːˈzænə/
an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
express in words
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Near relatives, when they are on good terms with each other, are not gracious.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Susanna, however, was delighted to see her aunt, and Margaret, when she felt the girl's arms round her neck, declared to herself that that should suffice for her,--that should be her love, and it should be enough.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Near relatives, when they are on good terms with each other, are not gracious.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Now, Mrs Tom, though she was ever so gracious, was by no means cordial.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
male cat
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If indeed, in after years, she could make Jack love her too, that would be better still.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
at the time that
From this reading Near relatives, when they are on good terms with each other, are not gracious.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs Tom Mackenzie's Dinner Party Mrs Tom was ever so gracious on the arrival of her sister-in-law, but even in her graciousness there was something which seemed to Margaret to tell of her dislike.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Near relatives, when they are on good terms with each other, are not gracious.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If indeed, in after years, she could make Jack love her too, that would be better still.
a late time of life
From this reading If indeed, in after years, she could make Jack love her too, that would be better still.
