used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Then Paul went through the task of settling his father's affairs.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
placed in a grave
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had much to do.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.
at any time
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
communicated in words
From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Then Paul went through the task of settling his father's affairs.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
grappleverbUS /ˈɡræpəl/
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had much to do.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
Jane
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From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had much to do.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
not any; not one
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
other's
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From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
reconciledadjectiveUS /ˈrekənsaɪld/
made compatible or consistent
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading Then Paul went through the task of settling his father's affairs.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
express in speech
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
carry out
From this reading Jane having expressed a desire to take over the management of a certain department of the business, he gladly entrusted it to her capable hands.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Then Paul went through the task of settling his father's affairs.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Paul went through the task of settling his father's affairs.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then Paul went through the task of settling his father's affairs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then Paul went through the task of settling his father's affairs.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
Winwood
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From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
in the company of; together with
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading SO the lovers were reconciled, although the question of marriage was farther off than ever, and the Princess and Miss Winwood wept on each other's shoulders after the way of good women, and Paul declared that he needed no rest, and was eager to grapple with the world.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
wreathnounUS /riːθ/
flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes
From this reading First, he buried his dead, the Princess sending a great wreath and her carriage, after having had a queer interview with Jane, of which neither woman would afterwards speak a word; but it was evident that they had parted on terms of mutual respect and admiration.
