used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cousin Jane was for packing her boxes and departing, but Zora bade her remain until her own plans were settled.
AnglicannounUS /ˈæŋɡləkən/
a Protestant who is a follower of Anglicanism
From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve commended her beneficent intention, and besought her to bring the irreligiously wedded pair to the Vicar, and have them wedded in a respectable, Anglican way.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Cousin Jane was for packing her boxes and departing, but Zora bade her remain until her own plans were settled.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was firmly convinced that if this were done, nothing more could possibly be heard of separate lives.
beneficentadjectiveUS /ˌbenəˈfɪʃənt/
doing or producing good
From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve commended her beneficent intention, and besought her to bring the irreligiously wedded pair to the Vicar, and have them wedded in a respectable, Anglican way.
besought
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From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve commended her beneficent intention, and besought her to bring the irreligiously wedded pair to the Vicar, and have them wedded in a respectable, Anglican way.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Zora promised to do her best, but Cousin Jane continued to sniff.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Cousin Jane was for packing her boxes and departing, but Zora bade her remain until her own plans were settled.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve commended her beneficent intention, and besought her to bring the irreligiously wedded pair to the Vicar, and have them wedded in a respectable, Anglican way.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cousin Jane was for packing her boxes and departing, but Zora bade her remain until her own plans were settled.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve commended her beneficent intention, and besought her to bring the irreligiously wedded pair to the Vicar, and have them wedded in a respectable, Anglican way.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Zora promised to do her best, but Cousin Jane continued to sniff.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading She was firmly convinced that if this were done, nothing more could possibly be heard of separate lives.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was firmly convinced that if this were done, nothing more could possibly be heard of separate lives.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Cousin Jane was for packing her boxes and departing, but Zora bade her remain until her own plans were settled.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Cousin Jane was for packing her boxes and departing, but Zora bade her remain until her own plans were settled.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Zora promised to do her best, but Cousin Jane continued to sniff.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She was firmly convinced that if this were done, nothing more could possibly be heard of separate lives.
EmmynounUS /ˈemi/
an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
with resolute determination
From this reading She was firmly convinced that if this were done, nothing more could possibly be heard of separate lives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cousin Jane was for packing her boxes and departing, but Zora bade her remain until her own plans were settled.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
godmothernounUS /ˈɡɑːdmʌðər/
any woman who serves as a sponsor for a child at baptism
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading She was firmly convinced that if this were done, nothing more could possibly be heard of separate lives.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cousin Jane was for packing her boxes and departing, but Zora bade her remain until her own plans were settled.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was firmly convinced that if this were done, nothing more could possibly be heard of separate lives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve commended her beneficent intention, and besought her to bring the irreligiously wedded pair to the Vicar, and have them wedded in a respectable, Anglican way.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve commended her beneficent intention, and besought her to bring the irreligiously wedded pair to the Vicar, and have them wedded in a respectable, Anglican way.
irreligiously
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From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve commended her beneficent intention, and besought her to bring the irreligiously wedded pair to the Vicar, and have them wedded in a respectable, Anglican way.
Jane
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From this reading Cousin Jane was for packing her boxes and departing, but Zora bade her remain until her own plans were settled.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading She was firmly convinced that if this were done, nothing more could possibly be heard of separate lives.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was firmly convinced that if this were done, nothing more could possibly be heard of separate lives.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve commended her beneficent intention, and besought her to bring the irreligiously wedded pair to the Vicar, and have them wedded in a respectable, Anglican way.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading She was firmly convinced that if this were done, nothing more could possibly be heard of separate lives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was firmly convinced that if this were done, nothing more could possibly be heard of separate lives.
Oldrieve
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From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve commended her beneficent intention, and besought her to bring the irreligiously wedded pair to the Vicar, and have them wedded in a respectable, Anglican way.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Cousin Jane was for packing her boxes and departing, but Zora bade her remain until her own plans were settled.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading Cousin Jane was for packing her boxes and departing, but Zora bade her remain until her own plans were settled.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve commended her beneficent intention, and besought her to bring the irreligiously wedded pair to the Vicar, and have them wedded in a respectable, Anglican way.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Cousin Jane was for packing her boxes and departing, but Zora bade her remain until her own plans were settled.
participate in games or sport
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
by chance
From this reading She was firmly convinced that if this were done, nothing more could possibly be heard of separate lives.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Zora promised to do her best, but Cousin Jane continued to sniff.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Cousin Jane was for packing her boxes and departing, but Zora bade her remain until her own plans were settled.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve commended her beneficent intention, and besought her to bring the irreligiously wedded pair to the Vicar, and have them wedded in a respectable, Anglican way.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading She was firmly convinced that if this were done, nothing more could possibly be heard of separate lives.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Cousin Jane was for packing her boxes and departing, but Zora bade her remain until her own plans were settled.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
sniffverbUS /snɪf/
perceive by inhaling through the nose
From this reading Zora promised to do her best, but Cousin Jane continued to sniff.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
carry out
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was firmly convinced that if this were done, nothing more could possibly be heard of separate lives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve commended her beneficent intention, and besought her to bring the irreligiously wedded pair to the Vicar, and have them wedded in a respectable, Anglican way.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve commended her beneficent intention, and besought her to bring the irreligiously wedded pair to the Vicar, and have them wedded in a respectable, Anglican way.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was firmly convinced that if this were done, nothing more could possibly be heard of separate lives.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Cousin Jane was for packing her boxes and departing, but Zora bade her remain until her own plans were settled.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
VicarnounUS /ˈvɪkər/
a Roman Catholic priest who acts for another higher-ranking clergyman
From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve commended her beneficent intention, and besought her to bring the irreligiously wedded pair to the Vicar, and have them wedded in a respectable, Anglican way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cousin Jane was for packing her boxes and departing, but Zora bade her remain until her own plans were settled.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve commended her beneficent intention, and besought her to bring the irreligiously wedded pair to the Vicar, and have them wedded in a respectable, Anglican way.
weddedadjectiveUS /ˈwedɪd/
having been taken in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Oldrieve commended her beneficent intention, and besought her to bring the irreligiously wedded pair to the Vicar, and have them wedded in a respectable, Anglican way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Cousin Jane was for packing her boxes and departing, but Zora bade her remain until her own plans were settled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading As soon as Emmy arrived she would have to go to London and play fairy godmother, a proceeding which might take up considerable time.
Zora
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From this reading Cousin Jane was for packing her boxes and departing, but Zora bade her remain until her own plans were settled.
