used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
Annabel
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From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, the whole of the summer was as a midsummer night's dream to me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
Blathwayte
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From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
intentionally conceived
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course Fay was delighted at this suggestion of mine, and Annabel not much less so.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
deignedverbUS /deɪnd/
past form of “deign” — do something that one considers to be below one's dignity
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
greatly pleased
From this reading Of course Fay was delighted at this suggestion of mine, and Annabel not much less so.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading In fact, the whole of the summer was as a midsummer night's dream to me.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
at any time
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, the whole of the summer was as a midsummer night's dream to me.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
FaynounUS /feɪ/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
fogies
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From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
a young female
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Of course Fay was delighted at this suggestion of mine, and Annabel not much less so.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
maddest
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From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
engage in
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
ManornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In fact, the whole of the summer was as a midsummer night's dream to me.
merriest
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From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
middle-agedadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdəleɪɡd/
being roughly between 45 and 65 years old
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
midsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading In fact, the whole of the summer was as a midsummer night's dream to me.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Of course Fay was delighted at this suggestion of mine, and Annabel not much less so.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Of course Fay was delighted at this suggestion of mine, and Annabel not much less so.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In fact, the whole of the summer was as a midsummer night's dream to me.
nineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
not any; not one
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
nominallyadverbUS /ˈnɑːmənəli/
in name only
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In fact, the whole of the summer was as a midsummer night's dream to me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
RectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
renderverbUS /ˈrendər/
cause to become
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
Restham
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From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Of course Fay was delighted at this suggestion of mine, and Annabel not much less so.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Of course Fay was delighted at this suggestion of mine, and Annabel not much less so.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading In fact, the whole of the summer was as a midsummer night's dream to me.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
unselfishadjective
disregarding your own advantages and welfare over those of others
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In fact, the whole of the summer was as a midsummer night's dream to me.
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In fact, the whole of the summer was as a midsummer night's dream to me.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading IN JUNE Frank came home from Oxford early in June--nominally to read with Blathwayte during the Long; and then we had indeed a merry time at Restham, the maddest, merriest time I ever had in my life, before or since.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I suggested that although Frank had to work at the Rectory for such part of the day as he deigned to waste upon study, there was no reason why he should not render his home at the Manor.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I thought that, this arrangement would make the house more cheerful for Fay; for--though she was far too sweet and unselfish ever to betray such a feeling--I could not help being conscious that the society of two such middle-aged fogies as Annabel and myself was but poor company for a girl of nineteen.
