used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Marjorie had always loved Mary as a sister, loved her and reverenced her deeply.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The greeting between the two girls was warmly affectionate.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Marjorie had always loved Mary as a sister, loved her and reverenced her deeply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Marjorie had always loved Mary as a sister, loved her and reverenced her deeply.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading THE COUSINS It was midnight when Mary Lys arrived at her aunt's house in Berkeley Square.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Marjorie had always loved Mary as a sister, loved her and reverenced her deeply.
aspectsnounUS /ˈæspekts/
plural of “aspect” — a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The pretty society girl was certainly of a butterfly nature, loving the bright and merry side of life, and unwilling to look upon its darker aspects.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE COUSINS It was midnight when Mary Lys arrived at her aunt's house in Berkeley Square.
aunt'snounUS /ænts/
possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE COUSINS It was midnight when Mary Lys arrived at her aunt's house in Berkeley Square.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
BerkeleynounUS /ˈbɜːrkli/
Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
From this reading THE COUSINS It was midnight when Mary Lys arrived at her aunt's house in Berkeley Square.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The greeting between the two girls was warmly affectionate.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The pretty society girl was certainly of a butterfly nature, loving the bright and merry side of life, and unwilling to look upon its darker aspects.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
butterflyverbUS /ˈbʌtərflaɪ/
flutter like a butterfly
From this reading The pretty society girl was certainly of a butterfly nature, loving the bright and merry side of life, and unwilling to look upon its darker aspects.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The pretty society girl was certainly of a butterfly nature, loving the bright and merry side of life, and unwilling to look upon its darker aspects.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
COUSINSnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE COUSINS It was midnight when Mary Lys arrived at her aunt's house in Berkeley Square.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading The pretty society girl was certainly of a butterfly nature, loving the bright and merry side of life, and unwilling to look upon its darker aspects.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Marjorie had always loved Mary as a sister, loved her and reverenced her deeply.
a young female
From this reading The pretty society girl was certainly of a butterfly nature, loving the bright and merry side of life, and unwilling to look upon its darker aspects.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The greeting between the two girls was warmly affectionate.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading The greeting between the two girls was warmly affectionate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE COUSINS It was midnight when Mary Lys arrived at her aunt's house in Berkeley Square.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE COUSINS It was midnight when Mary Lys arrived at her aunt's house in Berkeley Square.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE COUSINS It was midnight when Mary Lys arrived at her aunt's house in Berkeley Square.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE COUSINS It was midnight when Mary Lys arrived at her aunt's house in Berkeley Square.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The pretty society girl was certainly of a butterfly nature, loving the bright and merry side of life, and unwilling to look upon its darker aspects.
Kirwan
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From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The pretty society girl was certainly of a butterfly nature, loving the bright and merry side of life, and unwilling to look upon its darker aspects.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The pretty society girl was certainly of a butterfly nature, loving the bright and merry side of life, and unwilling to look upon its darker aspects.
held dear
From this reading Marjorie had always loved Mary as a sister, loved her and reverenced her deeply.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading The pretty society girl was certainly of a butterfly nature, loving the bright and merry side of life, and unwilling to look upon its darker aspects.
Lys
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From this reading THE COUSINS It was midnight when Mary Lys arrived at her aunt's house in Berkeley Square.
Marjorie
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From this reading Marjorie had always loved Mary as a sister, loved her and reverenced her deeply.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading THE COUSINS It was midnight when Mary Lys arrived at her aunt's house in Berkeley Square.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The pretty society girl was certainly of a butterfly nature, loving the bright and merry side of life, and unwilling to look upon its darker aspects.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading THE COUSINS It was midnight when Mary Lys arrived at her aunt's house in Berkeley Square.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The pretty society girl was certainly of a butterfly nature, loving the bright and merry side of life, and unwilling to look upon its darker aspects.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The pretty society girl was certainly of a butterfly nature, loving the bright and merry side of life, and unwilling to look upon its darker aspects.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The pretty society girl was certainly of a butterfly nature, loving the bright and merry side of life, and unwilling to look upon its darker aspects.
reverenced
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From this reading Marjorie had always loved Mary as a sister, loved her and reverenced her deeply.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading The pretty society girl was certainly of a butterfly nature, loving the bright and merry side of life, and unwilling to look upon its darker aspects.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Marjorie had always loved Mary as a sister, loved her and reverenced her deeply.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The pretty society girl was certainly of a butterfly nature, loving the bright and merry side of life, and unwilling to look upon its darker aspects.
make square
From this reading THE COUSINS It was midnight when Mary Lys arrived at her aunt's house in Berkeley Square.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE COUSINS It was midnight when Mary Lys arrived at her aunt's house in Berkeley Square.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The greeting between the two girls was warmly affectionate.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The pretty society girl was certainly of a butterfly nature, loving the bright and merry side of life, and unwilling to look upon its darker aspects.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The pretty society girl was certainly of a butterfly nature, loving the bright and merry side of life, and unwilling to look upon its darker aspects.
warmlyadverbUS /ˈwɔːrmli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading The greeting between the two girls was warmly affectionate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE COUSINS It was midnight when Mary Lys arrived at her aunt's house in Berkeley Square.
at the time that
From this reading THE COUSINS It was midnight when Mary Lys arrived at her aunt's house in Berkeley Square.
but in spite of that
From this reading Lady Kirwan had gone to bed; but it happened, so the butler told her, that Miss Kirwan was sitting up in her boudoir, in the hopes that her cousin might yet arrive that night.
