used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Muriel insisted on taking him for walks through the village for the pleasure of being able to say to her friends: “This is my fiancé.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Important relatives were asked to meet him, and he was introduced to them by Mr. Marston as “my future son-in-law.”
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Important relatives were asked to meet him, and he was introduced to them by Mr. Marston as “my future son-in-law.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Muriel insisted on taking him for walks through the village for the pleasure of being able to say to her friends: “This is my fiancé.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Important relatives were asked to meet him, and he was introduced to them by Mr. Marston as “my future son-in-law.”
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
CHRYSALISnounUS /ˈkrɪsəlɪs/
pupa of a moth or butterfly enclosed in a cocoon
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading And when he complained that he was being treated like a prize dog, she asked him what else he thought he was.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading And when he complained that he was being treated like a prize dog, she asked him what else he thought he was.
else
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From this reading And when he complained that he was being treated like a prize dog, she asked him what else he thought he was.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
fiancé
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From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Muriel insisted on taking him for walks through the village for the pleasure of being able to say to her friends: “This is my fiancé.”
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Muriel insisted on taking him for walks through the village for the pleasure of being able to say to her friends: “This is my fiancé.”
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading It was really great fun.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Important relatives were asked to meet him, and he was introduced to them by Mr. Marston as “my future son-in-law.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading It was really great fun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
Hammerton
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From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Important relatives were asked to meet him, and he was introduced to them by Mr. Marston as “my future son-in-law.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Muriel insisted on taking him for walks through the village for the pleasure of being able to say to her friends: “This is my fiancé.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Important relatives were asked to meet him, and he was introduced to them by Mr. Marston as “my future son-in-law.”
of great significance or value
From this reading Important relatives were asked to meet him, and he was introduced to them by Mr. Marston as “my future son-in-law.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Muriel insisted on taking him for walks through the village for the pleasure of being able to say to her friends: “This is my fiancé.”
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Important relatives were asked to meet him, and he was introduced to them by Mr. Marston as “my future son-in-law.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Muriel insisted on taking him for walks through the village for the pleasure of being able to say to her friends: “This is my fiancé.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was really great fun.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading And when he complained that he was being treated like a prize dog, she asked him what else he thought he was.
Marston
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From this reading Important relatives were asked to meet him, and he was introduced to them by Mr. Marston as “my future son-in-law.”
come together
From this reading Important relatives were asked to meet him, and he was introduced to them by Mr. Marston as “my future son-in-law.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Important relatives were asked to meet him, and he was introduced to them by Mr. Marston as “my future son-in-law.”
Muriel
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From this reading Muriel insisted on taking him for walks through the village for the pleasure of being able to say to her friends: “This is my fiancé.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Important relatives were asked to meet him, and he was introduced to them by Mr. Marston as “my future son-in-law.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Muriel insisted on taking him for walks through the village for the pleasure of being able to say to her friends: “This is my fiancé.”
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Muriel insisted on taking him for walks through the village for the pleasure of being able to say to her friends: “This is my fiancé.”
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading And when he complained that he was being treated like a prize dog, she asked him what else he thought he was.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It was really great fun.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Important relatives were asked to meet him, and he was introduced to them by Mr. Marston as “my future son-in-law.”
Roland
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From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
express in words
From this reading Muriel insisted on taking him for walks through the village for the pleasure of being able to say to her friends: “This is my fiancé.”
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And when he complained that he was being treated like a prize dog, she asked him what else he thought he was.
SHEDDINGnounUS /ˈʃedɪŋ/
the process whereby something is shed
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading Important relatives were asked to meet him, and he was introduced to them by Mr. Marston as “my future son-in-law.”
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Muriel insisted on taking him for walks through the village for the pleasure of being able to say to her friends: “This is my fiancé.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Important relatives were asked to meet him, and he was introduced to them by Mr. Marston as “my future son-in-law.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Muriel insisted on taking him for walks through the village for the pleasure of being able to say to her friends: “This is my fiancé.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading And when he complained that he was being treated like a prize dog, she asked him what else he thought he was.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Muriel insisted on taking him for walks through the village for the pleasure of being able to say to her friends: “This is my fiancé.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Important relatives were asked to meet him, and he was introduced to them by Mr. Marston as “my future son-in-law.”
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading And when he complained that he was being treated like a prize dog, she asked him what else he thought he was.
unpleasantnessnounUS /ənˈplezəntnəs/
the feeling caused by disagreeable stimuli; one pole of a continuum of states of feeling
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Muriel insisted on taking him for walks through the village for the pleasure of being able to say to her friends: “This is my fiancé.”
walksnounUS /wɔːks/
plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Muriel insisted on taking him for walks through the village for the pleasure of being able to say to her friends: “This is my fiancé.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Important relatives were asked to meet him, and he was introduced to them by Mr. Marston as “my future son-in-law.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And when he complained that he was being treated like a prize dog, she asked him what else he thought he was.
at the time that
From this reading And when he complained that he was being treated like a prize dog, she asked him what else he thought he was.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SHEDDING OF THE CHRYSALIS The official position of fiancé was a new and fascinating experience, in the excitement of which Roland speedily forgot the unpleasantness that its announcement had caused in Hammerton.
