used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
in addition
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR RIGHT AND JUSTICE Joe Stockman decided that he must submit to the propositions of Thomas and his daughter.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
contractverbUS /ˈkɑːntrækt/
enter into a contractual arrangement
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
a female human offspring
From this reading FOR RIGHT AND JUSTICE Joe Stockman decided that he must submit to the propositions of Thomas and his daughter.
recognizable; marked
From this reading FOR RIGHT AND JUSTICE Joe Stockman decided that he must submit to the propositions of Thomas and his daughter.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
decreedadjectiveUS /dɪˈkriːd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading He planned a substantial entertainment for the wedding-day, permitted Susan to secure a maid, and decreed that the honeymoon might last a fortnight.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading He planned a substantial entertainment for the wedding-day, permitted Susan to secure a maid, and decreed that the honeymoon might last a fortnight.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR RIGHT AND JUSTICE Joe Stockman decided that he must submit to the propositions of Thomas and his daughter.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading He planned a substantial entertainment for the wedding-day, permitted Susan to secure a maid, and decreed that the honeymoon might last a fortnight.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FOR RIGHT AND JUSTICE Joe Stockman decided that he must submit to the propositions of Thomas and his daughter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FOR RIGHT AND JUSTICE Joe Stockman decided that he must submit to the propositions of Thomas and his daughter.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading He planned a substantial entertainment for the wedding-day, permitted Susan to secure a maid, and decreed that the honeymoon might last a fortnight.
how
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From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
Joe
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From this reading FOR RIGHT AND JUSTICE Joe Stockman decided that he must submit to the propositions of Thomas and his daughter.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading FOR RIGHT AND JUSTICE Joe Stockman decided that he must submit to the propositions of Thomas and his daughter.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
immediately past
From this reading He planned a substantial entertainment for the wedding-day, permitted Susan to secure a maid, and decreed that the honeymoon might last a fortnight.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
loversnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
a female domestic
From this reading He planned a substantial entertainment for the wedding-day, permitted Susan to secure a maid, and decreed that the honeymoon might last a fortnight.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He planned a substantial entertainment for the wedding-day, permitted Susan to secure a maid, and decreed that the honeymoon might last a fortnight.
modifiedadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəfaɪd/
changed in form or character
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading FOR RIGHT AND JUSTICE Joe Stockman decided that he must submit to the propositions of Thomas and his daughter.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FOR RIGHT AND JUSTICE Joe Stockman decided that he must submit to the propositions of Thomas and his daughter.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading He planned a substantial entertainment for the wedding-day, permitted Susan to secure a maid, and decreed that the honeymoon might last a fortnight.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading He planned a substantial entertainment for the wedding-day, permitted Susan to secure a maid, and decreed that the honeymoon might last a fortnight.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
propositionsnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “proposition” — (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading FOR RIGHT AND JUSTICE Joe Stockman decided that he must submit to the propositions of Thomas and his daughter.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
precisely, exactly
From this reading FOR RIGHT AND JUSTICE Joe Stockman decided that he must submit to the propositions of Thomas and his daughter.
get by special effort
From this reading He planned a substantial entertainment for the wedding-day, permitted Susan to secure a maid, and decreed that the honeymoon might last a fortnight.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
solelyadverbUS /ˈsoʊəli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
StockmannounUS /ˈstɑːkmən/
farmer who breed or raises livestock
From this reading FOR RIGHT AND JUSTICE Joe Stockman decided that he must submit to the propositions of Thomas and his daughter.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading FOR RIGHT AND JUSTICE Joe Stockman decided that he must submit to the propositions of Thomas and his daughter.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading He planned a substantial entertainment for the wedding-day, permitted Susan to secure a maid, and decreed that the honeymoon might last a fortnight.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
Susan
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From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FOR RIGHT AND JUSTICE Joe Stockman decided that he must submit to the propositions of Thomas and his daughter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOR RIGHT AND JUSTICE Joe Stockman decided that he must submit to the propositions of Thomas and his daughter.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He also let it be known how this arrangement was his own idea and, indeed, mentioned it in several quarters as a fact, before he informed the lovers that he was agreeable.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading FOR RIGHT AND JUSTICE Joe Stockman decided that he must submit to the propositions of Thomas and his daughter.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FOR RIGHT AND JUSTICE Joe Stockman decided that he must submit to the propositions of Thomas and his daughter.
unamiable
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From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
wedding-day
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From this reading He planned a substantial entertainment for the wedding-day, permitted Susan to secure a maid, and decreed that the honeymoon might last a fortnight.
which person or people
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This matter settled, Joe, who was really much gratified and relieved, modified his gloom, and to the surprise of those most concerned, proceeded with his part of the contract in a spirit not unamiable.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading He declared that the decision was marked solely by affection for Susan, and a determination that his son-in-law should have every opportunity to show his worth under the new conditions.
