used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RISE AND FALL.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading During the next week of our stay at the Fairview hotel, it grew rather dull.
averseadjectiveUS /əˈvɜːrs/
(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
Bessie
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From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was little to do but drive on the long country roads, or wander over the hills and in the fields and woods.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading There was little to do but drive on the long country roads, or wander over the hills and in the fields and woods.
crochetverbUS /kroʊˈʃeɪ/
create by looping or crocheting
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
didn't
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From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
emanating from God
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading There was little to do but drive on the long country roads, or wander over the hills and in the fields and woods.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading There was little to do but drive on the long country roads, or wander over the hills and in the fields and woods.
drivesnounUS /draɪvz/
plural of “drive” — the act of applying force to propel something
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading During the next week of our stay at the Fairview hotel, it grew rather dull.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the next week of our stay at the Fairview hotel, it grew rather dull.
dutifuladjectiveUS /ˈduːtifəl/
willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
Fairview
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From this reading During the next week of our stay at the Fairview hotel, it grew rather dull.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading THE RISE AND FALL.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading There was little to do but drive on the long country roads, or wander over the hills and in the fields and woods.
set up or found
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading During the next week of our stay at the Fairview hotel, it grew rather dull.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading There was little to do but drive on the long country roads, or wander over the hills and in the fields and woods.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading During the next week of our stay at the Fairview hotel, it grew rather dull.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was little to do but drive on the long country roads, or wander over the hills and in the fields and woods.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During the next week of our stay at the Fairview hotel, it grew rather dull.
immediately past
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
go away from a place
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was little to do but drive on the long country roads, or wander over the hills and in the fields and woods.
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 There was little to do but drive on the long country roads, or wander over the hills and in the fields and woods.
mother-in-lawnounUS /ˈmʌðərɪnlɔː/
the mother of your spouse
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading During the next week of our stay at the Fairview hotel, it grew rather dull.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the next week of our stay at the Fairview hotel, it grew rather dull.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was little to do but drive on the long country roads, or wander over the hills and in the fields and woods.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was little to do but drive on the long country roads, or wander over the hills and in the fields and woods.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading During the next week of our stay at the Fairview hotel, it grew rather dull.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was little to do but drive on the long country roads, or wander over the hills and in the fields and woods.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
piazzanounUS /piˈæzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
a full supply
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
on the contrary
From this reading During the next week of our stay at the Fairview hotel, it grew rather dull.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
move upward
From this reading THE RISE AND FALL.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading There was little to do but drive on the long country roads, or wander over the hills and in the fields and woods.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
son-in-lawnounUS /ˈsʌnɪnlɔː/
the husband of your daughter
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading During the next week of our stay at the Fairview hotel, it grew rather dull.
sunnyadjectiveUS /ˈsʌni/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
carry out
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RISE AND FALL.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was little to do but drive on the long country roads, or wander over the hills and in the fields and woods.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was little to do but drive on the long country roads, or wander over the hills and in the fields and woods.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading There was little to do but drive on the long country roads, or wander over the hills and in the fields and woods.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading She was not averse to drives, in fact enjoyed them very much, but she seemed to divine that I did not really want her company, though I protested, as became a dutiful son-in-law, that I should be very glad to take her at any time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was little to do but drive on the long country roads, or wander over the hills and in the fields and woods.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the next week of our stay at the Fairview hotel, it grew rather dull.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading There was little to do but drive on the long country roads, or wander over the hills and in the fields and woods.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading I could have found plenty of pleasure in that with Bessie and a party of congenial friends, but it didn’t seem to be right always to leave my worthy mother-in-law behind, with her crochet work or the last new novel from the city, on the sunny piazza or in her dim little chamber.
