used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
using the voice; not silently
From this reading Charlotte had written to her friend a brief description, which--Ellen reading it aloud to her husband--had called forth his sparkling-eyed comment:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Charlotte had written to her friend a brief description, which--Ellen reading it aloud to her husband--had called forth his sparkling-eyed comment:
BurnsnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Charlotte had written to her friend a brief description, which--Ellen reading it aloud to her husband--had called forth his sparkling-eyed comment:
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading "It's rather refreshing to find a woman who doesn't make clothes the most important part of the ceremony, isn't it?
CharlottenounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading Charlotte had written to her friend a brief description, which--Ellen reading it aloud to her husband--had called forth his sparkling-eyed comment:
clothing in general
From this reading "It's rather refreshing to find a woman who doesn't make clothes the most important part of the ceremony, isn't it?
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Charlotte had written to her friend a brief description, which--Ellen reading it aloud to her husband--had called forth his sparkling-eyed comment:
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Charlotte had written to her friend a brief description, which--Ellen reading it aloud to her husband--had called forth his sparkling-eyed comment:
doesn't
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From this reading "It's rather refreshing to find a woman who doesn't make clothes the most important part of the ceremony, isn't it?
Ellen
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From this reading Charlotte had written to her friend a brief description, which--Ellen reading it aloud to her husband--had called forth his sparkling-eyed comment:
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "It's rather refreshing to find a woman who doesn't make clothes the most important part of the ceremony, isn't it?
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Charlotte had written to her friend a brief description, which--Ellen reading it aloud to her husband--had called forth his sparkling-eyed comment:
fortnight's
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From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Charlotte had written to her friend a brief description, which--Ellen reading it aloud to her husband--had called forth his sparkling-eyed comment:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
Granny's
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From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Charlotte had written to her friend a brief description, which--Ellen reading it aloud to her husband--had called forth his sparkling-eyed comment:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Charlotte had written to her friend a brief description, which--Ellen reading it aloud to her husband--had called forth his sparkling-eyed comment:
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Charlotte had written to her friend a brief description, which--Ellen reading it aloud to her husband--had called forth his sparkling-eyed comment:
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
of great significance or value
From this reading "It's rather refreshing to find a woman who doesn't make clothes the most important part of the ceremony, isn't it?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
isn't
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From this reading "It's rather refreshing to find a woman who doesn't make clothes the most important part of the ceremony, isn't it?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
It's
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and nothing more
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
engage in
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
and nothing more
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "It's rather refreshing to find a woman who doesn't make clothes the most important part of the ceremony, isn't it?
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
PepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
on the contrary
From this reading "It's rather refreshing to find a woman who doesn't make clothes the most important part of the ceremony, isn't it?
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Charlotte had written to her friend a brief description, which--Ellen reading it aloud to her husband--had called forth his sparkling-eyed comment:
Redfield
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From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
refreshingadjectiveUS /rɪˈfreʃɪŋ/
imparting vitality and energy
From this reading "It's rather refreshing to find a woman who doesn't make clothes the most important part of the ceremony, isn't it?
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
for a short time
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
sparkling-eyed
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From this reading Charlotte had written to her friend a brief description, which--Ellen reading it aloud to her husband--had called forth his sparkling-eyed comment:
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
SURGEONnounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒən/
a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE COUNTRY SURGEON Redfield Pepper Burns and Mrs. Burns returned from their stay in Germany just three months later than they had intended.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
which person or people
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The pair had been kept fully informed of the progress of events, had wept tears of gentle grief over the news of Granny's sudden passing, and had smiled with satisfaction over that which shortly followed it--the news of the marriage which had immediately taken place.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "It's rather refreshing to find a woman who doesn't make clothes the most important part of the ceremony, isn't it?
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Charlotte had written to her friend a brief description, which--Ellen reading it aloud to her husband--had called forth his sparkling-eyed comment:
a late time of life
From this reading The opportunities for extended study and observation had proved so tempting to the surgeon who had taken only a fortnight's vacation in several years that he had decided to make the most of them.
