used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had been very fond of Jasper Treverton, had loved him as truly as ever daughter loved a father.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Laura was utterly happy in the brief interval between her betrothal and her wedding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had been very fond of Jasper Treverton, had loved him as truly as ever daughter loved a father.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been very fond of Jasper Treverton, had loved him as truly as ever daughter loved a father.
behestnounUS /bɪˈhest/
an authoritative command or request
From this reading In following the inclination of her heart she was obeying the behest of her benefactor.
benefactornounUS /ˈbenəfæktər/
a person who helps people or institutions (especially with financial help)
From this reading In following the inclination of her heart she was obeying the behest of her benefactor.
betrothalnoun
a mutual promise to marry
From this reading Laura was utterly happy in the brief interval between her betrothal and her wedding.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Laura was utterly happy in the brief interval between her betrothal and her wedding.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Laura was utterly happy in the brief interval between her betrothal and her wedding.
a female human offspring
From this reading She had been very fond of Jasper Treverton, had loved him as truly as ever daughter loved a father.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She had given her love and trust unreservedly, feeling that duty and love went hand in hand.
at any time
From this reading She had been very fond of Jasper Treverton, had loved him as truly as ever daughter loved a father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading She had been very fond of Jasper Treverton, had loved him as truly as ever daughter loved a father.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She had given her love and trust unreservedly, feeling that duty and love went hand in hand.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In following the inclination of her heart she was obeying the behest of her benefactor.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading She had been very fond of Jasper Treverton, had loved him as truly as ever daughter loved a father.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading She had given her love and trust unreservedly, feeling that duty and love went hand in hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had given her love and trust unreservedly, feeling that duty and love went hand in hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She had given her love and trust unreservedly, feeling that duty and love went hand in hand.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Laura was utterly happy in the brief interval between her betrothal and her wedding.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In following the inclination of her heart she was obeying the behest of her benefactor.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Laura was utterly happy in the brief interval between her betrothal and her wedding.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had been very fond of Jasper Treverton, had loved him as truly as ever daughter loved a father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Laura was utterly happy in the brief interval between her betrothal and her wedding.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading In following the inclination of her heart she was obeying the behest of her benefactor.
intervalnounUS /ˈɪntərvəl/
a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading Laura was utterly happy in the brief interval between her betrothal and her wedding.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading She had been very fond of Jasper Treverton, had loved him as truly as ever daughter loved a father.
Laura
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Laura was utterly happy in the brief interval between her betrothal and her wedding.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading She had given her love and trust unreservedly, feeling that duty and love went hand in hand.
held dear
From this reading She had been very fond of Jasper Treverton, had loved him as truly as ever daughter loved a father.
not any; not one
From this reading NO TROUSSEAU.
obeyingverbUS /oʊˈbeɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading In following the inclination of her heart she was obeying the behest of her benefactor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In following the inclination of her heart she was obeying the behest of her benefactor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had given her love and trust unreservedly, feeling that duty and love went hand in hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had given her love and trust unreservedly, feeling that duty and love went hand in hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Laura was utterly happy in the brief interval between her betrothal and her wedding.
Treverton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She had been very fond of Jasper Treverton, had loved him as truly as ever daughter loved a father.
TROUSSEAUnoun
the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
From this reading NO TROUSSEAU.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading She had been very fond of Jasper Treverton, had loved him as truly as ever daughter loved a father.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading She had given her love and trust unreservedly, feeling that duty and love went hand in hand.
unreservedlyadverb
without reservation
From this reading She had given her love and trust unreservedly, feeling that duty and love went hand in hand.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Laura was utterly happy in the brief interval between her betrothal and her wedding.
precisely as stated
From this reading She had been very fond of Jasper Treverton, had loved him as truly as ever daughter loved a father.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Laura was utterly happy in the brief interval between her betrothal and her wedding.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Laura was utterly happy in the brief interval between her betrothal and her wedding.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She had given her love and trust unreservedly, feeling that duty and love went hand in hand.
