aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
anew
From this reading Secondly, I have learned that Mrs. Underbunk was the aggrieved party; that Joshua had the bad temper; that the South Dakota courts forbade him to marry again in that State.
aggrievedverbUS /əˈɡriːvd/
past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of
From this reading Secondly, I have learned that Mrs. Underbunk was the aggrieved party; that Joshua had the bad temper; that the South Dakota courts forbade him to marry again in that State.
(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 Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
armfulnoun
the quantity that can be contained in the arms
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Mr. Mudison Sees Mrs. Underbunk at the Opera_ I feel very happy to-day for two reasons.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Secondly, I have learned that Mrs. Underbunk was the aggrieved party; that Joshua had the bad temper; that the South Dakota courts forbade him to marry again in that State.
BeautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading Secondly, I have learned that Mrs. Underbunk was the aggrieved party; that Joshua had the bad temper; that the South Dakota courts forbade him to marry again in that State.
DakotanounUS /dəˈkoʊtə/
a member of the Siouan people of the northern Mississippi valley; commonly called the Sioux
From this reading Secondly, I have learned that Mrs. Underbunk was the aggrieved party; that Joshua had the bad temper; that the South Dakota courts forbade him to marry again in that State.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Then she expressed her regret that she would miss seeing me that evening, as she understood that I was going to the theatre with the Trimmings, and she had an opera engagement with the Stynes.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Then she expressed her regret that she would miss seeing me that evening, as she understood that I was going to the theatre with the Trimmings, and she had an opera engagement with the Stynes.
communicated in words
From this reading Then she expressed her regret that she would miss seeing me that evening, as she understood that I was going to the theatre with the Trimmings, and she had an opera engagement with the Stynes.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading _Mr. Mudison Sees Mrs. Underbunk at the Opera_ I feel very happy to-day for two reasons.
FirstlyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrstli/
before anything else
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Mr. Mudison Sees Mrs. Underbunk at the Opera_ I feel very happy to-day for two reasons.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading Secondly, I have learned that Mrs. Underbunk was the aggrieved party; that Joshua had the bad temper; that the South Dakota courts forbade him to marry again in that State.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
the act of departing
From this reading Then she expressed her regret that she would miss seeing me that evening, as she understood that I was going to the theatre with the Trimmings, and she had an opera engagement with the Stynes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Secondly, I have learned that Mrs. Underbunk was the aggrieved party; that Joshua had the bad temper; that the South Dakota courts forbade him to marry again in that State.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading _Mr. Mudison Sees Mrs. Underbunk at the Opera_ I feel very happy to-day for two reasons.
HarvardnounUS /ˈhɑːrvərd/
a university in Massachusetts
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Secondly, I have learned that Mrs. Underbunk was the aggrieved party; that Joshua had the bad temper; that the South Dakota courts forbade him to marry again in that State.
HollandnounUS /ˈhɑːlənd/
a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _Mr. Mudison Sees Mrs. Underbunk at the Opera_ I feel very happy to-day for two reasons.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Secondly, I have learned that Mrs. Underbunk was the aggrieved party; that Joshua had the bad temper; that the South Dakota courts forbade him to marry again in that State.
a message received and understood
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
JoshuanounUS /ˈdʒɑːʃuːə/
(Old Testament) Moses' successor who led the Israelites into the Promised Land; best remembered for his destruction of Jericho
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Secondly, I have learned that Mrs. Underbunk was the aggrieved party; that Joshua had the bad temper; that the South Dakota courts forbade him to marry again in that State.
liberallyadverbUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəliː/
freely in a nonliteral manner
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
take in marriage
From this reading Secondly, I have learned that Mrs. Underbunk was the aggrieved party; that Joshua had the bad temper; that the South Dakota courts forbade him to marry again in that State.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then she expressed her regret that she would miss seeing me that evening, as she understood that I was going to the theatre with the Trimmings, and she had an opera engagement with the Stynes.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Then she expressed her regret that she would miss seeing me that evening, as she understood that I was going to the theatre with the Trimmings, and she had an opera engagement with the Stynes.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Mr. Mudison Sees Mrs. Underbunk at the Opera_ I feel very happy to-day for two reasons.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Mr. Mudison Sees Mrs. Underbunk at the Opera_ I feel very happy to-day for two reasons.
Mudison
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From this reading _Mr. Mudison Sees Mrs. Underbunk at the Opera_ I feel very happy to-day for two reasons.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
OperanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading _Mr. Mudison Sees Mrs. Underbunk at the Opera_ I feel very happy to-day for two reasons.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Secondly, I have learned that Mrs. Underbunk was the aggrieved party; that Joshua had the bad temper; that the South Dakota courts forbade him to marry again in that State.
providesverbUS /prəˈvaɪdz/
third-person singular of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading _Mr. Mudison Sees Mrs. Underbunk at the Opera_ I feel very happy to-day for two reasons.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Then she expressed her regret that she would miss seeing me that evening, as she understood that I was going to the theatre with the Trimmings, and she had an opera engagement with the Stynes.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
SecondlyadverbUS /ˈsekəndli/
in the second place
From this reading Secondly, I have learned that Mrs. Underbunk was the aggrieved party; that Joshua had the bad temper; that the South Dakota courts forbade him to marry again in that State.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Then she expressed her regret that she would miss seeing me that evening, as she understood that I was going to the theatre with the Trimmings, and she had an opera engagement with the Stynes.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading _Mr. Mudison Sees Mrs. Underbunk at the Opera_ I feel very happy to-day for two reasons.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she expressed her regret that she would miss seeing me that evening, as she understood that I was going to the theatre with the Trimmings, and she had an opera engagement with the Stynes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Secondly, I have learned that Mrs. Underbunk was the aggrieved party; that Joshua had the bad temper; that the South Dakota courts forbade him to marry again in that State.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Secondly, I have learned that Mrs. Underbunk was the aggrieved party; that Joshua had the bad temper; that the South Dakota courts forbade him to marry again in that State.
Stynes
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From this reading Then she expressed her regret that she would miss seeing me that evening, as she understood that I was going to the theatre with the Trimmings, and she had an opera engagement with the Stynes.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading Secondly, I have learned that Mrs. Underbunk was the aggrieved party; that Joshua had the bad temper; that the South Dakota courts forbade him to marry again in that State.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mr. Mudison Sees Mrs. Underbunk at the Opera_ I feel very happy to-day for two reasons.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Then she expressed her regret that she would miss seeing me that evening, as she understood that I was going to the theatre with the Trimmings, and she had an opera engagement with the Stynes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she expressed her regret that she would miss seeing me that evening, as she understood that I was going to the theatre with the Trimmings, and she had an opera engagement with the Stynes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Secondly, I have learned that Mrs. Underbunk was the aggrieved party; that Joshua had the bad temper; that the South Dakota courts forbade him to marry again in that State.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Mr. Mudison Sees Mrs. Underbunk at the Opera_ I feel very happy to-day for two reasons.
TrimmingsnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋz/
the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)
From this reading Then she expressed her regret that she would miss seeing me that evening, as she understood that I was going to the theatre with the Trimmings, and she had an opera engagement with the Stynes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading _Mr. Mudison Sees Mrs. Underbunk at the Opera_ I feel very happy to-day for two reasons.
Underbunk
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From this reading _Mr. Mudison Sees Mrs. Underbunk at the Opera_ I feel very happy to-day for two reasons.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Then she expressed her regret that she would miss seeing me that evening, as she understood that I was going to the theatre with the Trimmings, and she had an opera engagement with the Stynes.
precisely as stated
From this reading _Mr. Mudison Sees Mrs. Underbunk at the Opera_ I feel very happy to-day for two reasons.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Secondly, I have learned that Mrs. Underbunk was the aggrieved party; that Joshua had the bad temper; that the South Dakota courts forbade him to marry again in that State.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Firstly, as my rector says, I have full particulars about the "delightful lot," being informed that they number but three, two small boys besides the Harvard man, for all of whom Joshua provides liberally.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then she expressed her regret that she would miss seeing me that evening, as she understood that I was going to the theatre with the Trimmings, and she had an opera engagement with the Stynes.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then she expressed her regret that she would miss seeing me that evening, as she understood that I was going to the theatre with the Trimmings, and she had an opera engagement with the Stynes.
the day immediately before today
From this reading Immediately on receipt of this information I sent an armful of American Beauties to the Holland House, and yesterday morning one of her characteristic little notes brought her thanks.
