used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
affectionsnounUS /əˈfekʃənz/
plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
alienateverbUS /ˈeɪljəneɪt/
arouse hostility or indifference in where there had formerly been love, affection, or friendliness
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
(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 But how frequently do women peril and lose all by a second marriage!
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
bailiffnounUS /ˈbeɪləf/
an officer of the court who is employed to execute writs and processes and make arrests etc.
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But how frequently do women peril and lose all by a second marriage!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But how frequently do women peril and lose all by a second marriage!
an occurrence of something
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
casualtynounUS /ˈkæʒəwəlti/
someone injured or killed or captured or missing in a military engagement
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
coarseradjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrsər/
comparative of “coarse” — of textures that are rough to the touch or substances consisting of relatively large particles
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
a female human offspring
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
divestverbUS /daɪˈvest/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But how frequently do women peril and lose all by a second marriage!
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
engageverbUS /enˈɡeɪdʒ/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
every person
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
many times at short intervals
From this reading But how frequently do women peril and lose all by a second marriage!
in a gradual manner
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
how
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From this reading But how frequently do women peril and lose all by a second marriage!
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading But how frequently do women peril and lose all by a second marriage!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading But how frequently do women peril and lose all by a second marriage!
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
not any; not one
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
and nothing more
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
go across or through
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading But how frequently do women peril and lose all by a second marriage!
a human being
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
RespectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading But how frequently do women peril and lose all by a second marriage!
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
Silas
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From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
subserviency
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From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
Thorndyke
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From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
not known
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
unworthyadjectiveUS /ənˈwɜːrði/
lacking in value or merit
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
the act of using
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Such was the case with Mrs. Woodley: to the astonishment of everybody, she threw herself away on a man almost unknown in the district--a person of no fortune, of mean habits, and altogether unworthy of accepting as a husband.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Silas Thorndyke, to whom she thus committed her happiness, had for a short time acted as bailiff on the farm; and no sooner did he feel himself master, than his subserviency was changed to selfish indifference, and that gradually assumed a coarser character.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He discovered that the property, by the will of Mr. Woodley, was no secured against every chance or casualty to the use and enjoyment of his wife, that it not only did not pass by marriage to the new bridegroom, but she was unable to alienate or divest herself of any portion of it during life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But how frequently do women peril and lose all by a second marriage!
Woodley
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From this reading Respected as a widow, comfortable in circumstances, and with a daughter to engage her affections, Mrs. Woodley might have passed the remainder of her existence in happiness.
