used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Local papers described the event in glowing terms, appreciative friends said it was the prettiest wedding in years, and in due time Cherie wrote and told Julia about it.
matters of personal concern
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
anew
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
(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 Anyhow he had it, and he and Violet were married in June with all necessary _eclat_.
in addition
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Anyhow he had it, and he and Violet were married in June with all necessary _eclat_.
appearancesnounUS /əˈpɪrənsəz/
plural of “appearance” — outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
appreciativeadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪv/
feeling or expressive of gratitude
From this reading Local papers described the event in glowing terms, appreciative friends said it was the prettiest wedding in years, and in due time Cherie wrote and told Julia about it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
Cherie
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From this reading Local papers described the event in glowing terms, appreciative friends said it was the prettiest wedding in years, and in due time Cherie wrote and told Julia about it.
rid of obstructions
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
CREDITORnounUS /ˈkredətər/
a person to whom money is owed by a debtor; someone to whom an obligation exists
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
DEBTORnounUS /ˈdetər/
a person who owes a creditor; someone who has the obligation of paying a debt
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
deservedadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Local papers described the event in glowing terms, appreciative friends said it was the prettiest wedding in years, and in due time Cherie wrote and told Julia about it.
eclatnoun
enthusiastic approval
From this reading Anyhow he had it, and he and Violet were married in June with all necessary _eclat_.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Local papers described the event in glowing terms, appreciative friends said it was the prettiest wedding in years, and in due time Cherie wrote and told Julia about it.
at any time
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
a social unit living together
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
set up or found
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
FrazernounUS /ˈfreɪzər/
English social anthropologist noted for studies of primitive religion and magic (1854-1941)
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Local papers described the event in glowing terms, appreciative friends said it was the prettiest wedding in years, and in due time Cherie wrote and told Julia about it.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading Local papers described the event in glowing terms, appreciative friends said it was the prettiest wedding in years, and in due time Cherie wrote and told Julia about it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Anyhow he had it, and he and Violet were married in June with all necessary _eclat_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
intricatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntrəkətli/
with elaboration
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Anyhow he had it, and he and Violet were married in June with all necessary _eclat_.
Julia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Local papers described the event in glowing terms, appreciative friends said it was the prettiest wedding in years, and in due time Cherie wrote and told Julia about it.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading Anyhow he had it, and he and Violet were married in June with all necessary _eclat_.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
LocaladjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Local papers described the event in glowing terms, appreciative friends said it was the prettiest wedding in years, and in due time Cherie wrote and told Julia about it.
joined in matrimony
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
absolutely essential
From this reading Anyhow he had it, and he and Violet were married in June with all necessary _eclat_.
not any; not one
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
and nothing more
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Local papers described the event in glowing terms, appreciative friends said it was the prettiest wedding in years, and in due time Cherie wrote and told Julia about it.
Polkington
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From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
Polkingtons
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Local papers described the event in glowing terms, appreciative friends said it was the prettiest wedding in years, and in due time Cherie wrote and told Julia about it.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Local papers described the event in glowing terms, appreciative friends said it was the prettiest wedding in years, and in due time Cherie wrote and told Julia about it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Local papers described the event in glowing terms, appreciative friends said it was the prettiest wedding in years, and in due time Cherie wrote and told Julia about it.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Local papers described the event in glowing terms, appreciative friends said it was the prettiest wedding in years, and in due time Cherie wrote and told Julia about it.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Local papers described the event in glowing terms, appreciative friends said it was the prettiest wedding in years, and in due time Cherie wrote and told Julia about it.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading Local papers described the event in glowing terms, appreciative friends said it was the prettiest wedding in years, and in due time Cherie wrote and told Julia about it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Mr. Frazer had been given a small living, whether by the deserved kindness of fortune, or by reason of his own efforts, or the Polkingtons, is not known.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Anyhow he had it, and he and Violet were married in June with all necessary _eclat_.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading DEBTOR AND CREDITOR Violet Polkington was married, and, as a consequence, the financial affairs of the family were in a state that can only be described as wonderful.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Local papers described the event in glowing terms, appreciative friends said it was the prettiest wedding in years, and in due time Cherie wrote and told Julia about it.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading They were intricately involved, of course, and there was no chance of their being clear again for a year at least; but, also, there was no chance of them being found out, appearances were better than ever.
a late time of life
From this reading Local papers described the event in glowing terms, appreciative friends said it was the prettiest wedding in years, and in due time Cherie wrote and told Julia about it.
