the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As for Marian and me, we did not much care whether we were married at Mohair or the City of Mexico.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Marian and I were married the very next month, October, at my client's palatial residence of Mohair.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading As for Marian and me, we did not much care whether we were married at Mohair or the City of Mexico.
CelebritynounUS /səˈlebrɪti/
a widely known person
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading As for Marian and me, we did not much care whether we were married at Mohair or the City of Mexico.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
client'snounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
possessive form of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading Marian and I were married the very next month, October, at my client's palatial residence of Mohair.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
contributingadjectiveUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪŋ/
tending to bring about; being partly responsible for
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
Cooke's
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From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As for Marian and me, we did not much care whether we were married at Mohair or the City of Mexico.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
give expression to
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
in a free manner
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
many times at short intervals
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
highest in quality
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
humoredverbUS /ˈhjuːmərd/
past form of “humor” — put into a good mood
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
intermingledverbUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪŋɡəld/
past form of “intermingle” — combine into one
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading Marian and I were married the very next month, October, at my client's palatial residence of Mohair.
joined in matrimony
From this reading Marian and I were married the very next month, October, at my client's palatial residence of Mohair.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As for Marian and me, we did not much care whether we were married at Mohair or the City of Mexico.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading As for Marian and me, we did not much care whether we were married at Mohair or the City of Mexico.
MohairnounUS /ˈmoʊher/
fabric made with yarn made from the silky hair of the Angora goat
From this reading Marian and I were married the very next month, October, at my client's palatial residence of Mohair.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Marian and I were married the very next month, October, at my client's palatial residence of Mohair.
a form of address for a man
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As for Marian and me, we did not much care whether we were married at Mohair or the City of Mexico.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Marian and I were married the very next month, October, at my client's palatial residence of Mohair.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
not any; not one
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
obligationsnounUS /ˌɑːbləˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “obligation” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading Marian and I were married the very next month, October, at my client's palatial residence of Mohair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As for Marian and me, we did not much care whether we were married at Mohair or the City of Mexico.
orphannounUS /ˈɔːrfən/
a child who has lost both parents
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
palatialadjectiveUS /pəˈleɪʃəl/
relating to or being a palace
From this reading Marian and I were married the very next month, October, at my client's palatial residence of Mohair.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Marian and I were married the very next month, October, at my client's palatial residence of Mohair.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
have in common
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
precisely as stated
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As for Marian and me, we did not much care whether we were married at Mohair or the City of Mexico.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Marian and I were married the very next month, October, at my client's palatial residence of Mohair.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading As for Marian and me, we did not much care whether we were married at Mohair or the City of Mexico.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading This was at Mr. Cooke's earnest wish: and since Marian was Mrs. Cooke's own niece, and an orphan, there seemed no good reason why my client should not be humored in the matter.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Therefore, I wish very freely to express my obligations to the Celebrity for any share he may have had in contributing to the greatest happiness of my life.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading In this world of lies the good and the bad are so closely intermingled that frequently one is the means of obtaining the other.
