used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AS a matter of expediency, the father told Gonji, it would be necessary to divorce Moonlight.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading One could not allow one’s family to be wiped out because of a matter of mere sentiment and passion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One could not allow one’s family to be wiped out because of a matter of mere sentiment and passion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS a matter of expediency, the father told Gonji, it would be necessary to divorce Moonlight.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading AS a matter of expediency, the father told Gonji, it would be necessary to divorce Moonlight.
for the reason that
From this reading One could not allow one’s family to be wiped out because of a matter of mere sentiment and passion.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading One could not allow one’s family to be wiped out because of a matter of mere sentiment and passion.
daughter-in-lawnounUS /ˈdɔːtərɪnlɔː/
the wife of your son
From this reading Doubtless, the young wife, who had proved a most docile and obedient daughter-in-law in every way, would see the necessity of dissolving the union.
dissolvingnounUS /dɪˈzɔːlvɪŋ/
the process of going into solution
From this reading Doubtless, the young wife, who had proved a most docile and obedient daughter-in-law in every way, would see the necessity of dissolving the union.
divorceverbUS /dɪˈvɔːrs/
part; cease or break association with
From this reading AS a matter of expediency, the father told Gonji, it would be necessary to divorce Moonlight.
docileadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːsəl/
willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
From this reading Doubtless, the young wife, who had proved a most docile and obedient daughter-in-law in every way, would see the necessity of dissolving the union.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Doubtless, the young wife, who had proved a most docile and obedient daughter-in-law in every way, would see the necessity of dissolving the union.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Doubtless, the young wife, who had proved a most docile and obedient daughter-in-law in every way, would see the necessity of dissolving the union.
expediencynounUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/
the quality of being suited to the end in view
From this reading AS a matter of expediency, the father told Gonji, it would be necessary to divorce Moonlight.
a social unit living together
From this reading One could not allow one’s family to be wiped out because of a matter of mere sentiment and passion.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading AS a matter of expediency, the father told Gonji, it would be necessary to divorce Moonlight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gonji pleaded for time, one, two, three more years.
Gonji
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AS a matter of expediency, the father told Gonji, it would be necessary to divorce Moonlight.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Doubtless, the young wife, who had proved a most docile and obedient daughter-in-law in every way, would see the necessity of dissolving the union.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Doubtless, the young wife, who had proved a most docile and obedient daughter-in-law in every way, would see the necessity of dissolving the union.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading AS a matter of expediency, the father told Gonji, it would be necessary to divorce Moonlight.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading AS a matter of expediency, the father told Gonji, it would be necessary to divorce Moonlight.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading One could not allow one’s family to be wiped out because of a matter of mere sentiment and passion.
the light of the Moon
From this reading AS a matter of expediency, the father told Gonji, it would be necessary to divorce Moonlight.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Gonji pleaded for time, one, two, three more years.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Doubtless, the young wife, who had proved a most docile and obedient daughter-in-law in every way, would see the necessity of dissolving the union.
absolutely essential
From this reading AS a matter of expediency, the father told Gonji, it would be necessary to divorce Moonlight.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Doubtless, the young wife, who had proved a most docile and obedient daughter-in-law in every way, would see the necessity of dissolving the union.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading One could not allow one’s family to be wiped out because of a matter of mere sentiment and passion.
obedientadjectiveUS /oʊˈbiːdiənt/
dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority
From this reading Doubtless, the young wife, who had proved a most docile and obedient daughter-in-law in every way, would see the necessity of dissolving the union.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AS a matter of expediency, the father told Gonji, it would be necessary to divorce Moonlight.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One could not allow one’s family to be wiped out because of a matter of mere sentiment and passion.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One could not allow one’s family to be wiped out because of a matter of mere sentiment and passion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One could not allow one’s family to be wiped out because of a matter of mere sentiment and passion.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading One could not allow one’s family to be wiped out because of a matter of mere sentiment and passion.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading Gonji pleaded for time, one, two, three more years.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Doubtless, the young wife, who had proved a most docile and obedient daughter-in-law in every way, would see the necessity of dissolving the union.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Doubtless, the young wife, who had proved a most docile and obedient daughter-in-law in every way, would see the necessity of dissolving the union.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading One could not allow one’s family to be wiped out because of a matter of mere sentiment and passion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AS a matter of expediency, the father told Gonji, it would be necessary to divorce Moonlight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Gonji pleaded for time, one, two, three more years.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Gonji pleaded for time, one, two, three more years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS a matter of expediency, the father told Gonji, it would be necessary to divorce Moonlight.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading AS a matter of expediency, the father told Gonji, it would be necessary to divorce Moonlight.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Gonji pleaded for time, one, two, three more years.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Doubtless, the young wife, who had proved a most docile and obedient daughter-in-law in every way, would see the necessity of dissolving the union.
precisely as stated
From this reading Moonlight was very young.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moonlight was very young.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Doubtless, the young wife, who had proved a most docile and obedient daughter-in-law in every way, would see the necessity of dissolving the union.
which person or people
From this reading Doubtless, the young wife, who had proved a most docile and obedient daughter-in-law in every way, would see the necessity of dissolving the union.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Doubtless, the young wife, who had proved a most docile and obedient daughter-in-law in every way, would see the necessity of dissolving the union.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading One could not allow one’s family to be wiped out because of a matter of mere sentiment and passion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading AS a matter of expediency, the father told Gonji, it would be necessary to divorce Moonlight.
a late time of life
From this reading Gonji pleaded for time, one, two, three more years.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Doubtless, the young wife, who had proved a most docile and obedient daughter-in-law in every way, would see the necessity of dissolving the union.
