used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It can all be done in such a quiet, business-like manner that no notice need be drawn to what is going on.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Runaway Matches--Remarriage of Widows and Widowers--The Children--The Home--Dress--Comparisons._ Runaway Matches.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
boomedverbUS /buːmd/
past form of “boom” — make a resonant sound, like artillery
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
business-like
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From this reading It can all be done in such a quiet, business-like manner that no notice need be drawn to what is going on.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It can all be done in such a quiet, business-like manner that no notice need be drawn to what is going on.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading _Runaway Matches--Remarriage of Widows and Widowers--The Children--The Home--Dress--Comparisons._ Runaway Matches.
circlesnounUS /ˈsɜːrkəlz/
plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
clandestineadjectiveUS /klænˈdestɪn/
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
ComparisonsnounUS /kəmˈperəsənz/
plural of “comparison” — the act of examining resemblances
From this reading _Runaway Matches--Remarriage of Widows and Widowers--The Children--The Home--Dress--Comparisons._ Runaway Matches.
the specified day of the month
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It can all be done in such a quiet, business-like manner that no notice need be drawn to what is going on.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading It can all be done in such a quiet, business-like manner that no notice need be drawn to what is going on.
put on clothes
From this reading _Runaway Matches--Remarriage of Widows and Widowers--The Children--The Home--Dress--Comparisons._ Runaway Matches.
accept an excuse for
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
give expression to
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
a young female
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
glamournounUS /ˈɡlæmər/
alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal)
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
the act of departing
From this reading It can all be done in such a quiet, business-like manner that no notice need be drawn to what is going on.
death of a person
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading _Runaway Matches--Remarriage of Widows and Widowers--The Children--The Home--Dress--Comparisons._ Runaway Matches.
hostelries
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
idealisedadjective
exalted to an ideal perfection or excellence
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It can all be done in such a quiet, business-like manner that no notice need be drawn to what is going on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
laysnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It can all be done in such a quiet, business-like manner that no notice need be drawn to what is going on.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
MatchesnounUS /ˈmætʃəz/
plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction
From this reading _Runaway Matches--Remarriage of Widows and Widowers--The Children--The Home--Dress--Comparisons._ Runaway Matches.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It can all be done in such a quiet, business-like manner that no notice need be drawn to what is going on.
not any; not one
From this reading It can all be done in such a quiet, business-like manner that no notice need be drawn to what is going on.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading It can all be done in such a quiet, business-like manner that no notice need be drawn to what is going on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Runaway Matches--Remarriage of Widows and Widowers--The Children--The Home--Dress--Comparisons._ Runaway Matches.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It can all be done in such a quiet, business-like manner that no notice need be drawn to what is going on.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
parentaladjectiveUS /pərˈentəl/
designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
post-chaises
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It can all be done in such a quiet, business-like manner that no notice need be drawn to what is going on.
on the contrary
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
RemarriagenounUS /riˈmerɪdʒ/
the act of marrying again
From this reading _Runaway Matches--Remarriage of Widows and Widowers--The Children--The Home--Dress--Comparisons._ Runaway Matches.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
RunawaynounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading _Runaway Matches--Remarriage of Widows and Widowers--The Children--The Home--Dress--Comparisons._ Runaway Matches.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
not in physical motion
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It can all be done in such a quiet, business-like manner that no notice need be drawn to what is going on.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
carry out
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Runaway Matches--Remarriage of Widows and Widowers--The Children--The Home--Dress--Comparisons._ Runaway Matches.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It can all be done in such a quiet, business-like manner that no notice need be drawn to what is going on.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
tyrannynounUS /ˈtɪrəni/
a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.)
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
urgesnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒəz/
plural of “urge” — an instinctive motive
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
walkawaynoun
an easy victory
From this reading In spite of the change that has come over our social life, the clandestine marriage does still take place; in fact it has been rather boomed in high circles of late; but it might rather be called a "walkaway" than a runaway match.
waysidenounUS /ˈweɪsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It can all be done in such a quiet, business-like manner that no notice need be drawn to what is going on.
which person or people
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
WidowersnounUS /ˈwɪdoʊərz/
plural of “widower” — a man whose wife is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading _Runaway Matches--Remarriage of Widows and Widowers--The Children--The Home--Dress--Comparisons._ Runaway Matches.
WidowsnounUS /ˈwɪdoʊz/
plural of “widow” — a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading _Runaway Matches--Remarriage of Widows and Widowers--The Children--The Home--Dress--Comparisons._ Runaway Matches.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading The old glamour and romance that idealised the runaway match in the days of post-chaises and wayside hostelries have been destroyed by the express train and the telegraph wire.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The man who urges a young girl into a secret marriage lays himself open to some ugly charges, for parental tyranny is out of date, and that alone provided sufficient excuse for such a grave step.
