used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Brewster offered to drop him at the station, as it lay on their way to church, and he experienced a sense of intense relief when the young man sprang from the carriage, just in season to board the train.
having companions or an escort
From this reading It was his custom to attend church every Sabbath morning, and Allison always accompanied him; accordingly, this morning, notwithstanding the excitement of the previous day, was no exception to his rule.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading He courteously invited Gerald to accompany him, but the young man excused himself, as he wished to get back to the city by the next train.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading It was his custom to attend church every Sabbath morning, and Allison always accompanied him; accordingly, this morning, notwithstanding the excitement of the previous day, was no exception to his rule.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
Allison
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From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was his custom to attend church every Sabbath morning, and Allison always accompanied him; accordingly, this morning, notwithstanding the excitement of the previous day, was no exception to his rule.
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He courteously invited Gerald to accompany him, but the young man excused himself, as he wished to get back to the city by the next train.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading It was his custom to attend church every Sabbath morning, and Allison always accompanied him; accordingly, this morning, notwithstanding the excitement of the previous day, was no exception to his rule.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He courteously invited Gerald to accompany him, but the young man excused himself, as he wished to get back to the city by the next train.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
behooveverbUS /bɪˈhuːv/
be appropriate or necessary
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
blushesnounUS /ˈblʌʃəz/
plural of “blush” — a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading Mr. Brewster offered to drop him at the station, as it lay on their way to church, and he experienced a sense of intense relief when the young man sprang from the carriage, just in season to board the train.
breakfast-table
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From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
Brewster
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From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He courteously invited Gerald to accompany him, but the young man excused himself, as he wished to get back to the city by the next train.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He courteously invited Gerald to accompany him, but the young man excused himself, as he wished to get back to the city by the next train.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Mr. Brewster offered to drop him at the station, as it lay on their way to church, and he experienced a sense of intense relief when the young man sprang from the carriage, just in season to board the train.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It was his custom to attend church every Sabbath morning, and Allison always accompanied him; accordingly, this morning, notwithstanding the excitement of the previous day, was no exception to his rule.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He courteously invited Gerald to accompany him, but the young man excused himself, as he wished to get back to the city by the next train.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading He courteously invited Gerald to accompany him, but the young man excused himself, as he wished to get back to the city by the next train.
CupidnounUS /ˈkjuːpɪd/
(Roman mythology) god of love; counterpart of Greek Eros
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading It was his custom to attend church every Sabbath morning, and Allison always accompanied him; accordingly, this morning, notwithstanding the excitement of the previous day, was no exception to his rule.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was his custom to attend church every Sabbath morning, and Allison always accompanied him; accordingly, this morning, notwithstanding the excitement of the previous day, was no exception to his rule.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Mr. Brewster offered to drop him at the station, as it lay on their way to church, and he experienced a sense of intense relief when the young man sprang from the carriage, just in season to board the train.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was his custom to attend church every Sabbath morning, and Allison always accompanied him; accordingly, this morning, notwithstanding the excitement of the previous day, was no exception to his rule.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading It was his custom to attend church every Sabbath morning, and Allison always accompanied him; accordingly, this morning, notwithstanding the excitement of the previous day, was no exception to his rule.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading It was his custom to attend church every Sabbath morning, and Allison always accompanied him; accordingly, this morning, notwithstanding the excitement of the previous day, was no exception to his rule.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading He courteously invited Gerald to accompany him, but the young man excused himself, as he wished to get back to the city by the next train.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Mr. Brewster offered to drop him at the station, as it lay on their way to church, and he experienced a sense of intense relief when the young man sprang from the carriage, just in season to board the train.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading “I WOULD STAKE MY FORTUNE.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Brewster offered to drop him at the station, as it lay on their way to church, and he experienced a sense of intense relief when the young man sprang from the carriage, just in season to board the train.
Gerald
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From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He courteously invited Gerald to accompany him, but the young man excused himself, as he wished to get back to the city by the next train.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He courteously invited Gerald to accompany him, but the young man excused himself, as he wished to get back to the city by the next train.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He courteously invited Gerald to accompany him, but the young man excused himself, as he wished to get back to the city by the next train.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was his custom to attend church every Sabbath morning, and Allison always accompanied him; accordingly, this morning, notwithstanding the excitement of the previous day, was no exception to his rule.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I WOULD STAKE MY FORTUNE.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Mr. Brewster offered to drop him at the station, as it lay on their way to church, and he experienced a sense of intense relief when the young man sprang from the carriage, just in season to board the train.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading He courteously invited Gerald to accompany him, but the young man excused himself, as he wished to get back to the city by the next train.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Brewster offered to drop him at the station, as it lay on their way to church, and he experienced a sense of intense relief when the young man sprang from the carriage, just in season to board the train.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Brewster offered to drop him at the station, as it lay on their way to church, and he experienced a sense of intense relief when the young man sprang from the carriage, just in season to board the train.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He courteously invited Gerald to accompany him, but the young man excused himself, as he wished to get back to the city by the next train.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I WOULD STAKE MY FORTUNE.”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
not any; not one
From this reading It was his custom to attend church every Sabbath morning, and Allison always accompanied him; accordingly, this morning, notwithstanding the excitement of the previous day, was no exception to his rule.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading It was his custom to attend church every Sabbath morning, and Allison always accompanied him; accordingly, this morning, notwithstanding the excitement of the previous day, was no exception to his rule.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Mr. Brewster offered to drop him at the station, as it lay on their way to church, and he experienced a sense of intense relief when the young man sprang from the carriage, just in season to board the train.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It was his custom to attend church every Sabbath morning, and Allison always accompanied him; accordingly, this morning, notwithstanding the excitement of the previous day, was no exception to his rule.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Mr. Brewster offered to drop him at the station, as it lay on their way to church, and he experienced a sense of intense relief when the young man sprang from the carriage, just in season to board the train.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It was his custom to attend church every Sabbath morning, and Allison always accompanied him; accordingly, this morning, notwithstanding the excitement of the previous day, was no exception to his rule.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading It was his custom to attend church every Sabbath morning, and Allison always accompanied him; accordingly, this morning, notwithstanding the excitement of the previous day, was no exception to his rule.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading Mr. Brewster offered to drop him at the station, as it lay on their way to church, and he experienced a sense of intense relief when the young man sprang from the carriage, just in season to board the train.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Mr. Brewster offered to drop him at the station, as it lay on their way to church, and he experienced a sense of intense relief when the young man sprang from the carriage, just in season to board the train.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Mr. Brewster offered to drop him at the station, as it lay on their way to church, and he experienced a sense of intense relief when the young man sprang from the carriage, just in season to board the train.
STAKEnounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading “I WOULD STAKE MY FORTUNE.”
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Mr. Brewster offered to drop him at the station, as it lay on their way to church, and he experienced a sense of intense relief when the young man sprang from the carriage, just in season to board the train.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Brewster offered to drop him at the station, as it lay on their way to church, and he experienced a sense of intense relief when the young man sprang from the carriage, just in season to board the train.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was his custom to attend church every Sabbath morning, and Allison always accompanied him; accordingly, this morning, notwithstanding the excitement of the previous day, was no exception to his rule.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He courteously invited Gerald to accompany him, but the young man excused himself, as he wished to get back to the city by the next train.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mr. Brewster offered to drop him at the station, as it lay on their way to church, and he experienced a sense of intense relief when the young man sprang from the carriage, just in season to board the train.
at the time that
From this reading When Gerald and Allison met at the breakfast-table the next morning the fond glances of the one and the shy blushes of the other warned Mr. Brewster that Cupid was surely in ambush, and it would behoove him to be keenly on the alert.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He courteously invited Gerald to accompany him, but the young man excused himself, as he wished to get back to the city by the next train.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I WOULD STAKE MY FORTUNE.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He courteously invited Gerald to accompany him, but the young man excused himself, as he wished to get back to the city by the next train.
