used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Matrimony is certainly a great change in life.
(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 To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
alterationnounUS /ˌɔːltərˈeɪʃən/
an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the instance of Dr. and Mrs. Riccabocca the change was peculiarly visible.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading She did not scruple to confess honestly to Mrs. Dale that she was now of opinion that the world was very far from approaching its end.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
(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 To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
confined by bonds
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Matrimony is certainly a great change in life.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Matrimony is certainly a great change in life.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
chivalrynounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading She did not scruple to confess honestly to Mrs. Dale that she was now of opinion that the world was very far from approaching its end.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading She did not scruple to confess honestly to Mrs. Dale that she was now of opinion that the world was very far from approaching its end.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not scruple to confess honestly to Mrs. Dale that she was now of opinion that the world was very far from approaching its end.
Dr
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From this reading In the instance of Dr. and Mrs. Riccabocca the change was peculiarly visible.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading She did not scruple to confess honestly to Mrs. Dale that she was now of opinion that the world was very far from approaching its end.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
divisible by two
From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She did not scruple to confess honestly to Mrs. Dale that she was now of opinion that the world was very far from approaching its end.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She did not scruple to confess honestly to Mrs. Dale that she was now of opinion that the world was very far from approaching its end.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Matrimony is certainly a great change in life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
honestlyadverbUS /ˈɑːnəstli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading She did not scruple to confess honestly to Mrs. Dale that she was now of opinion that the world was very far from approaching its end.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Matrimony is certainly a great change in life.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the instance of Dr. and Mrs. Riccabocca the change was peculiarly visible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Matrimony is certainly a great change in life.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not scruple to confess honestly to Mrs. Dale that she was now of opinion that the world was very far from approaching its end.
Jemima
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From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Matrimony is certainly a great change in life.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
MatrimonynounUS /ˈmætrəmoʊni/
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Matrimony is certainly a great change in life.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the instance of Dr. and Mrs. Riccabocca the change was peculiarly visible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She did not scruple to confess honestly to Mrs. Dale that she was now of opinion that the world was very far from approaching its end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the instance of Dr. and Mrs. Riccabocca the change was peculiarly visible.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
one's
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From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
and nothing more
From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading She did not scruple to confess honestly to Mrs. Dale that she was now of opinion that the world was very far from approaching its end.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
peculiarlyadverbUS /pɪˈkjuːljərli/
uniquely or characteristically
From this reading In the instance of Dr. and Mrs. Riccabocca the change was peculiarly visible.
prettieradjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiər/
comparative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
renouncedverbUS /rɪˈnaʊnst/
past form of “renounce” — give up, such as power, as of monarchs and emperors, or duties and obligations
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
Riccabocca
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From this reading In the instance of Dr. and Mrs. Riccabocca the change was peculiarly visible.
scruplenounUS /ˈskruːpəl/
a unit of apothecary weight equal to 20 grains
From this reading She did not scruple to confess honestly to Mrs. Dale that she was now of opinion that the world was very far from approaching its end.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
express in speech
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
sprightlyadjectiveUS /ˈspraɪtli/
full of spirit and vitality
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the instance of Dr. and Mrs. Riccabocca the change was peculiarly visible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
precisely as stated
From this reading She did not scruple to confess honestly to Mrs. Dale that she was now of opinion that the world was very far from approaching its end.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading In the instance of Dr. and Mrs. Riccabocca the change was peculiarly visible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the instance of Dr. and Mrs. Riccabocca the change was peculiarly visible.
weddedadjectiveUS /ˈwedɪd/
having been taken in marriage
From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs. Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She did not scruple to confess honestly to Mrs. Dale that she was now of opinion that the world was very far from approaching its end.
