used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Such were the words spoken by Mrs. Carleton St. John in dying; and a greater truth was never recorded by Solomon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Such were the words spoken by Mrs. Carleton St. John in dying; and a greater truth was never recorded by Solomon.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading The seasons had gone on; spring had succeeded to winter; summer to spring; autumn was succeeding to summer.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Nothing like a twelvemonth had passed since the death, and yet rumour was whispering that George Carleton St. John had begun to think of a second wife.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Such were the words spoken by Mrs. Carleton St. John in dying; and a greater truth was never recorded by Solomon.
Carleton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such were the words spoken by Mrs. Carleton St. John in dying; and a greater truth was never recorded by Solomon.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading FAITHFUL TO THE DEAD.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Nothing like a twelvemonth had passed since the death, and yet rumour was whispering that George Carleton St. John had begun to think of a second wife.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Such were the words spoken by Mrs. Carleton St. John in dying; and a greater truth was never recorded by Solomon.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading FAITHFUL TO THE DEAD.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Nothing like a twelvemonth had passed since the death, and yet rumour was whispering that George Carleton St. John had begun to think of a second wife.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The seasons had gone on; spring had succeeded to winter; summer to spring; autumn was succeeding to summer.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Such were the words spoken by Mrs. Carleton St. John in dying; and a greater truth was never recorded by Solomon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The seasons had gone on; spring had succeeded to winter; summer to spring; autumn was succeeding to summer.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "To remain faithful to the dead is not in man's nature."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "To remain faithful to the dead is not in man's nature."
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Such were the words spoken by Mrs. Carleton St. John in dying; and a greater truth was never recorded by Solomon.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Nothing like a twelvemonth had passed since the death, and yet rumour was whispering that George Carleton St. John had begun to think of a second wife.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "To remain faithful to the dead is not in man's nature."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Such were the words spoken by Mrs. Carleton St. John in dying; and a greater truth was never recorded by Solomon.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading "To remain faithful to the dead is not in man's nature."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Such were the words spoken by Mrs. Carleton St. John in dying; and a greater truth was never recorded by Solomon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "To remain faithful to the dead is not in man's nature."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing like a twelvemonth had passed since the death, and yet rumour was whispering that George Carleton St. John had begun to think of a second wife.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing like a twelvemonth had passed since the death, and yet rumour was whispering that George Carleton St. John had begun to think of a second wife.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The seasons had gone on; spring had succeeded to winter; summer to spring; autumn was succeeding to summer.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Nothing like a twelvemonth had passed since the death, and yet rumour was whispering that George Carleton St. John had begun to think of a second wife.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Such were the words spoken by Mrs. Carleton St. John in dying; and a greater truth was never recorded by Solomon.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "To remain faithful to the dead is not in man's nature."
rumournounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Nothing like a twelvemonth had passed since the death, and yet rumour was whispering that George Carleton St. John had begun to think of a second wife.
seasonsnounUS /ˈsiːzənz/
plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading The seasons had gone on; spring had succeeded to winter; summer to spring; autumn was succeeding to summer.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Nothing like a twelvemonth had passed since the death, and yet rumour was whispering that George Carleton St. John had begun to think of a second wife.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Nothing like a twelvemonth had passed since the death, and yet rumour was whispering that George Carleton St. John had begun to think of a second wife.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading Such were the words spoken by Mrs. Carleton St. John in dying; and a greater truth was never recorded by Solomon.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Such were the words spoken by Mrs. Carleton St. John in dying; and a greater truth was never recorded by Solomon.
the season of growth
From this reading The seasons had gone on; spring had succeeded to winter; summer to spring; autumn was succeeding to summer.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Such were the words spoken by Mrs. Carleton St. John in dying; and a greater truth was never recorded by Solomon.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading The seasons had gone on; spring had succeeded to winter; summer to spring; autumn was succeeding to summer.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading The seasons had gone on; spring had succeeded to winter; summer to spring; autumn was succeeding to summer.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such were the words spoken by Mrs. Carleton St. John in dying; and a greater truth was never recorded by Solomon.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The seasons had gone on; spring had succeeded to winter; summer to spring; autumn was succeeding to summer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nothing like a twelvemonth had passed since the death, and yet rumour was whispering that George Carleton St. John had begun to think of a second wife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FAITHFUL TO THE DEAD.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Nothing like a twelvemonth had passed since the death, and yet rumour was whispering that George Carleton St. John had begun to think of a second wife.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FAITHFUL TO THE DEAD.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Such were the words spoken by Mrs. Carleton St. John in dying; and a greater truth was never recorded by Solomon.
twelvemonthnoun
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Nothing like a twelvemonth had passed since the death, and yet rumour was whispering that George Carleton St. John had begun to think of a second wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such were the words spoken by Mrs. Carleton St. John in dying; and a greater truth was never recorded by Solomon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Such were the words spoken by Mrs. Carleton St. John in dying; and a greater truth was never recorded by Solomon.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading Nothing like a twelvemonth had passed since the death, and yet rumour was whispering that George Carleton St. John had begun to think of a second wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Nothing like a twelvemonth had passed since the death, and yet rumour was whispering that George Carleton St. John had begun to think of a second wife.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The seasons had gone on; spring had succeeded to winter; summer to spring; autumn was succeeding to summer.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Such were the words spoken by Mrs. Carleton St. John in dying; and a greater truth was never recorded by Solomon.
but in spite of that
From this reading Nothing like a twelvemonth had passed since the death, and yet rumour was whispering that George Carleton St. John had begun to think of a second wife.
