used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
the state of being absent
From this reading The sudden absence of James Argyll caused much harmless gossip in the village.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Fortunately, the arrangements for the wedding were known to but few, the feelings of the family having inclined toward a very quiet affair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
ArgyllnounUS /ɑːrˈɡaɪl/
a covered gravy holder of silver or other metal containing a detachable central vessel for hot water to keep the gravy warm
From this reading The sudden absence of James Argyll caused much harmless gossip in the village.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Fortunately, the arrangements for the wedding were known to but few, the feelings of the family having inclined toward a very quiet affair.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The winter passed away quietly.
for the reason that
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fortunately, the arrangements for the wedding were known to but few, the feelings of the family having inclined toward a very quiet affair.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The sudden absence of James Argyll caused much harmless gossip in the village.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
a social unit living together
From this reading Fortunately, the arrangements for the wedding were known to but few, the feelings of the family having inclined toward a very quiet affair.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Fortunately, the arrangements for the wedding were known to but few, the feelings of the family having inclined toward a very quiet affair.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Fortunately, the arrangements for the wedding were known to but few, the feelings of the family having inclined toward a very quiet affair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fortunately, the arrangements for the wedding were known to but few, the feelings of the family having inclined toward a very quiet affair.
FortunatelyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by good fortune
From this reading Fortunately, the arrangements for the wedding were known to but few, the feelings of the family having inclined toward a very quiet affair.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
gossipnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading The sudden absence of James Argyll caused much harmless gossip in the village.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading The sudden absence of James Argyll caused much harmless gossip in the village.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Fortunately, the arrangements for the wedding were known to but few, the feelings of the family having inclined toward a very quiet affair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sudden absence of James Argyll caused much harmless gossip in the village.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Fortunately, the arrangements for the wedding were known to but few, the feelings of the family having inclined toward a very quiet affair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading The sudden absence of James Argyll caused much harmless gossip in the village.
jiltedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɪltɪd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Fortunately, the arrangements for the wedding were known to but few, the feelings of the family having inclined toward a very quiet affair.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE NEW LIFE.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The sudden absence of James Argyll caused much harmless gossip in the village.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW LIFE.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sudden absence of James Argyll caused much harmless gossip in the village.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The winter passed away quietly.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Fortunately, the arrangements for the wedding were known to but few, the feelings of the family having inclined toward a very quiet affair.
with low volume
From this reading The winter passed away quietly.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The sudden absence of James Argyll caused much harmless gossip in the village.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW LIFE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
tournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Fortunately, the arrangements for the wedding were known to but few, the feelings of the family having inclined toward a very quiet affair.
precisely as stated
From this reading Fortunately, the arrangements for the wedding were known to but few, the feelings of the family having inclined toward a very quiet affair.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading The sudden absence of James Argyll caused much harmless gossip in the village.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was reported, and generally believed, that he had gone abroad, on a tour to Egypt, because Miss Argyll had jilted him.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Fortunately, the arrangements for the wedding were known to but few, the feelings of the family having inclined toward a very quiet affair.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Fortunately, the arrangements for the wedding were known to but few, the feelings of the family having inclined toward a very quiet affair.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading The winter passed away quietly.
