used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Troubles at Loughlinter There was a dull house at Loughlinter during the greater part of this autumn.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Troubles at Loughlinter There was a dull house at Loughlinter during the greater part of this autumn.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading He was disposed to think that the whirlwind had hitherto been too predominant, and had said so very plainly with a good deal of marital authority.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Troubles at Loughlinter There was a dull house at Loughlinter during the greater part of this autumn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This autumn and winter were to be devoted to the cultivation of proper relations between him and his wife.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He was disposed to think that the whirlwind had hitherto been too predominant, and had said so very plainly with a good deal of marital authority.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading This autumn and winter were to be devoted to the cultivation of proper relations between him and his wife.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
cultivationnounUS /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
From this reading This autumn and winter were to be devoted to the cultivation of proper relations between him and his wife.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading He was disposed to think that the whirlwind had hitherto been too predominant, and had said so very plainly with a good deal of marital authority.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading This autumn and winter were to be devoted to the cultivation of proper relations between him and his wife.
having made preparations
From this reading He was disposed to think that the whirlwind had hitherto been too predominant, and had said so very plainly with a good deal of marital authority.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Troubles at Loughlinter There was a dull house at Loughlinter during the greater part of this autumn.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Troubles at Loughlinter There was a dull house at Loughlinter during the greater part of this autumn.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He was disposed to think that the whirlwind had hitherto been too predominant, and had said so very plainly with a good deal of marital authority.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Troubles at Loughlinter There was a dull house at Loughlinter during the greater part of this autumn.
grousenounUS /ɡraʊs/
flesh of any of various grouse of the family Tetraonidae; usually roasted; flesh too dry to broil
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This autumn and winter were to be devoted to the cultivation of proper relations between him and his wife.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading He was disposed to think that the whirlwind had hitherto been too predominant, and had said so very plainly with a good deal of marital authority.
hospitalitynounUS /ˌhɑːspəˈtæləti/
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Troubles at Loughlinter There was a dull house at Loughlinter during the greater part of this autumn.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
Laura
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From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
Loughlinter
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From this reading Troubles at Loughlinter There was a dull house at Loughlinter during the greater part of this autumn.
maritaladjectiveUS /ˈmerətəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading He was disposed to think that the whirlwind had hitherto been too predominant, and had said so very plainly with a good deal of marital authority.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
the force of workers available
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Troubles at Loughlinter There was a dull house at Loughlinter during the greater part of this autumn.
on one occasion
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Troubles at Loughlinter There was a dull house at Loughlinter during the greater part of this autumn.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading He was disposed to think that the whirlwind had hitherto been too predominant, and had said so very plainly with a good deal of marital authority.
predominantadjectiveUS /prɪˈdɑːmənənt/
most frequent or common
From this reading He was disposed to think that the whirlwind had hitherto been too predominant, and had said so very plainly with a good deal of marital authority.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading This autumn and winter were to be devoted to the cultivation of proper relations between him and his wife.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading This autumn and winter were to be devoted to the cultivation of proper relations between him and his wife.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was disposed to think that the whirlwind had hitherto been too predominant, and had said so very plainly with a good deal of marital authority.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
shootingnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was disposed to think that the whirlwind had hitherto been too predominant, and had said so very plainly with a good deal of marital authority.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Troubles at Loughlinter There was a dull house at Loughlinter during the greater part of this autumn.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Troubles at Loughlinter There was a dull house at Loughlinter during the greater part of this autumn.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading He was disposed to think that the whirlwind had hitherto been too predominant, and had said so very plainly with a good deal of marital authority.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Troubles at Loughlinter There was a dull house at Loughlinter during the greater part of this autumn.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He was disposed to think that the whirlwind had hitherto been too predominant, and had said so very plainly with a good deal of marital authority.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading Troubles at Loughlinter There was a dull house at Loughlinter during the greater part of this autumn.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was disposed to think that the whirlwind had hitherto been too predominant, and had said so very plainly with a good deal of marital authority.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Troubles at Loughlinter There was a dull house at Loughlinter during the greater part of this autumn.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading This autumn and winter were to be devoted to the cultivation of proper relations between him and his wife.
at the time that
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
whirlwindnounUS /ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/
a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Mr. Kennedy had explained to his wife, more than once, that though he understood the duties of hospitality and enjoyed the performance of them, he had not married with the intention of living in a whirlwind.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading This autumn and winter were to be devoted to the cultivation of proper relations between him and his wife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few men went down for the grouse shooting late in the season; but they stayed but a short time, and when they went Lady Laura was left alone with her husband.
