used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ‘I am glad to hear that your existence as a married woman is about to assume a reasonable shape.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading ‘I am glad to hear that your existence as a married woman is about to assume a reasonable shape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ‘I am glad to hear that your existence as a married woman is about to assume a reasonable shape.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading ‘I am glad to hear that your existence as a married woman is about to assume a reasonable shape.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
CAMELOTnounUS /ˈkæməlɑːt/
(Arthurian legend) the capital of King Arthur's kingdom; according to the legend, truth and goodness and beauty reigned there
From this reading THE CHURCH NEAR CAMELOT.
Celia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading THE CHURCH NEAR CAMELOT.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
carefully weighed
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading ‘For good,’ repeated Celia, drily, after which her eyes slowly resumed their normal state, and her lips drew themselves tightly together.
drilyadverb
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading ‘For good,’ repeated Celia, drily, after which her eyes slowly resumed their normal state, and her lips drew themselves tightly together.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading ‘I am glad to hear that your existence as a married woman is about to assume a reasonable shape.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading ‘I am glad to hear that your existence as a married woman is about to assume a reasonable shape.
the act of departing
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading ‘I am glad to hear that your existence as a married woman is about to assume a reasonable shape.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
horridadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəd/
exceedingly bad
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ‘I am glad to hear that your existence as a married woman is about to assume a reasonable shape.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
insolubleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsɑːljəbəl/
(of a substance) incapable of being dissolved
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ‘I am glad to hear that your existence as a married woman is about to assume a reasonable shape.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading ‘For good,’ repeated Celia, drily, after which her eyes slowly resumed their normal state, and her lips drew themselves tightly together.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
joined in matrimony
From this reading ‘I am glad to hear that your existence as a married woman is about to assume a reasonable shape.
MaskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
come together
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE CHURCH NEAR CAMELOT.
normaladjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrməl/
conforming with or constituting a norm or standard or level or type or social norm; not abnormal
From this reading ‘For good,’ repeated Celia, drily, after which her eyes slowly resumed their normal state, and her lips drew themselves tightly together.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading ‘I am glad to hear that your existence as a married woman is about to assume a reasonable shape.
recurring again and again
From this reading ‘For good,’ repeated Celia, drily, after which her eyes slowly resumed their normal state, and her lips drew themselves tightly together.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading ‘For good,’ repeated Celia, drily, after which her eyes slowly resumed their normal state, and her lips drew themselves tightly together.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading ‘I am glad to hear that your existence as a married woman is about to assume a reasonable shape.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading ‘For good,’ repeated Celia, drily, after which her eyes slowly resumed their normal state, and her lips drew themselves tightly together.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading ‘For good,’ repeated Celia, drily, after which her eyes slowly resumed their normal state, and her lips drew themselves tightly together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CHURCH NEAR CAMELOT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading ‘For good,’ repeated Celia, drily, after which her eyes slowly resumed their normal state, and her lips drew themselves tightly together.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading ‘For good,’ repeated Celia, drily, after which her eyes slowly resumed their normal state, and her lips drew themselves tightly together.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
Treverton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
wanderernounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
at the time that
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
in or at the place that
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ‘For good,’ repeated Celia, drily, after which her eyes slowly resumed their normal state, and her lips drew themselves tightly together.
widestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪdəst/
superlative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Celia opened her eyes to their widest extent a fortnight later, when Mrs. Treverton informed her that she was going to meet her husband, and that, after a few weeks’ holiday, they were coming home together for good.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading ‘I am glad to hear that your existence as a married woman is about to assume a reasonable shape.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Up to this time you have been as insoluble a mystery as that horrid creature, the Man in the Iron Mask; and, pray, may I be permitted to ask, without being considered offensive, where you are to meet the returning wanderer?’
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ‘I am glad to hear that your existence as a married woman is about to assume a reasonable shape.
