used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
consider or hold as true
From this reading At an opportune time the Hon. H. G. Volrees announced his willingness to accept a seat in the United States Senate and long before the time of the election party leaders vied with each other in declaring in his favor.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading In due time the Hon. H. G. Volrees had formed her acquaintance and it was not long before they had come to an understanding.
(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 _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In due time the Hon. H. G. Volrees had formed her acquaintance and it was not long before they had come to an understanding.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading At an opportune time the Hon. H. G. Volrees announced his willingness to accept a seat in the United States Senate and long before the time of the election party leaders vied with each other in declaring in his favor.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading When the success of his candidacy was assured he approached Mrs. Seabright with a view to laying claim to his bride.
Arabelle
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From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading When the success of his candidacy was assured he approached Mrs. Seabright with a view to laying claim to his bride.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At an opportune time the Hon. H. G. Volrees announced his willingness to accept a seat in the United States Senate and long before the time of the election party leaders vied with each other in declaring in his favor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Eunice demurred not in the least when it was made known to her that she was to be Mrs. H. G. Volrees.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In due time the Hon. H. G. Volrees had formed her acquaintance and it was not long before they had come to an understanding.
a woman who has recently been married
From this reading When the success of his candidacy was assured he approached Mrs. Seabright with a view to laying claim to his bride.
candidacynounUS /ˈkændɪdəsi/
the campaign of a candidate to be elected
From this reading When the success of his candidacy was assured he approached Mrs. Seabright with a view to laying claim to his bride.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading When the success of his candidacy was assured he approached Mrs. Seabright with a view to laying claim to his bride.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In due time the Hon. H. G. Volrees had formed her acquaintance and it was not long before they had come to an understanding.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading At an opportune time the Hon. H. G. Volrees announced his willingness to accept a seat in the United States Senate and long before the time of the election party leaders vied with each other in declaring in his favor.
demurredverbUS /dɪˈmɜːrd/
inflected form of “demur” — take exception to
From this reading Eunice demurred not in the least when it was made known to her that she was to be Mrs. H. G. Volrees.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In due time the Hon. H. G. Volrees had formed her acquaintance and it was not long before they had come to an understanding.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At an opportune time the Hon. H. G. Volrees announced his willingness to accept a seat in the United States Senate and long before the time of the election party leaders vied with each other in declaring in his favor.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading At an opportune time the Hon. H. G. Volrees announced his willingness to accept a seat in the United States Senate and long before the time of the election party leaders vied with each other in declaring in his favor.
Eunice
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From this reading Eunice demurred not in the least when it was made known to her that she was to be Mrs. H. G. Volrees.
promote over another
From this reading At an opportune time the Hon. H. G. Volrees announced his willingness to accept a seat in the United States Senate and long before the time of the election party leaders vied with each other in declaring in his favor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading In due time the Hon. H. G. Volrees had formed her acquaintance and it was not long before they had come to an understanding.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading In due time the Hon. H. G. Volrees had formed her acquaintance and it was not long before they had come to an understanding.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading In due time the Hon. H. G. Volrees had formed her acquaintance and it was not long before they had come to an understanding.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In due time the Hon. H. G. Volrees had formed her acquaintance and it was not long before they had come to an understanding.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the success of his candidacy was assured he approached Mrs. Seabright with a view to laying claim to his bride.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At an opportune time the Hon. H. G. Volrees announced his willingness to accept a seat in the United States Senate and long before the time of the election party leaders vied with each other in declaring in his favor.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
Hon
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From this reading In due time the Hon. H. G. Volrees had formed her acquaintance and it was not long before they had come to an understanding.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In due time the Hon. H. G. Volrees had formed her acquaintance and it was not long before they had come to an understanding.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Eunice demurred not in the least when it was made known to her that she was to be Mrs. H. G. Volrees.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading When the success of his candidacy was assured he approached Mrs. Seabright with a view to laying claim to his bride.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading At an opportune time the Hon. H. G. Volrees announced his willingness to accept a seat in the United States Senate and long before the time of the election party leaders vied with each other in declaring in his favor.
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 Eunice demurred not in the least when it was made known to her that she was to be Mrs. H. G. Volrees.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading In due time the Hon. H. G. Volrees had formed her acquaintance and it was not long before they had come to an understanding.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Eunice demurred not in the least when it was made known to her that she was to be Mrs. H. G. Volrees.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In due time the Hon. H. G. Volrees had formed her acquaintance and it was not long before they had come to an understanding.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
opportuneadjectiveUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːn/
suitable or at a time that is suitable or advantageous especially for a particular purpose
From this reading At an opportune time the Hon. H. G. Volrees announced his willingness to accept a seat in the United States Senate and long before the time of the election party leaders vied with each other in declaring in his favor.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At an opportune time the Hon. H. G. Volrees announced his willingness to accept a seat in the United States Senate and long before the time of the election party leaders vied with each other in declaring in his favor.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading At an opportune time the Hon. H. G. Volrees announced his willingness to accept a seat in the United States Senate and long before the time of the election party leaders vied with each other in declaring in his favor.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
Seabright
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From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading At an opportune time the Hon. H. G. Volrees announced his willingness to accept a seat in the United States Senate and long before the time of the election party leaders vied with each other in declaring in his favor.
SenatenounUS /ˈsenət/
assembly possessing high legislative powers
From this reading At an opportune time the Hon. H. G. Volrees announced his willingness to accept a seat in the United States Senate and long before the time of the election party leaders vied with each other in declaring in his favor.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Eunice demurred not in the least when it was made known to her that she was to be Mrs. H. G. Volrees.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading At an opportune time the Hon. H. G. Volrees announced his willingness to accept a seat in the United States Senate and long before the time of the election party leaders vied with each other in declaring in his favor.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading When the success of his candidacy was assured he approached Mrs. Seabright with a view to laying claim to his bride.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Eunice demurred not in the least when it was made known to her that she was to be Mrs. H. G. Volrees.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In due time the Hon. H. G. Volrees had formed her acquaintance and it was not long before they had come to an understanding.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In due time the Hon. H. G. Volrees had formed her acquaintance and it was not long before they had come to an understanding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In due time the Hon. H. G. Volrees had formed her acquaintance and it was not long before they had come to an understanding.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading In due time the Hon. H. G. Volrees had formed her acquaintance and it was not long before they had come to an understanding.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading At an opportune time the Hon. H. G. Volrees announced his willingness to accept a seat in the United States Senate and long before the time of the election party leaders vied with each other in declaring in his favor.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
viedverbUS /vaɪd/
past form of “vie” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others
From this reading At an opportune time the Hon. H. G. Volrees announced his willingness to accept a seat in the United States Senate and long before the time of the election party leaders vied with each other in declaring in his favor.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading When the success of his candidacy was assured he approached Mrs. Seabright with a view to laying claim to his bride.
Volrees
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From this reading In due time the Hon. H. G. Volrees had formed her acquaintance and it was not long before they had come to an understanding.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
at the time that
From this reading Eunice demurred not in the least when it was made known to her that she was to be Mrs. H. G. Volrees.
willingnessnounUS /ˈwɪlɪŋnəs/
cheerful compliance
From this reading At an opportune time the Hon. H. G. Volrees announced his willingness to accept a seat in the United States Senate and long before the time of the election party leaders vied with each other in declaring in his favor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading _Unusual For A Man._ Never in all of human history was an ambitious woman more satisfied with the progress of her plans than was Mrs. Arabelle Seabright.
