used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
abeyancenounUS /əˈbeɪəns/
temporary cessation or suspension
From this reading This whole matter, therefore, was left in abeyance until the lovers should meet again, some time in December.
matters of personal concern
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
anew
From this reading This whole matter, therefore, was left in abeyance until the lovers should meet again, some time in December.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading On the other hand, Lawrence, although he had discovered some estimable points in the very peculiar character of Mrs Keswick, had no intention of living in the same house with her.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
anklenounUS /ˈæŋkəl/
a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
Annie
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From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading On the other hand, Lawrence, although he had discovered some estimable points in the very peculiar character of Mrs Keswick, had no intention of living in the same house with her.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading This whole matter, therefore, was left in abeyance until the lovers should meet again, some time in December.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading On the other hand, Lawrence, although he had discovered some estimable points in the very peculiar character of Mrs Keswick, had no intention of living in the same house with her.
disinclinationnounUS /dɪsɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
that toward which you are inclined to feel dislike
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
estimableadjectiveUS /ˈestəməbəl/
deserving of respect or high regard
From this reading On the other hand, Lawrence, although he had discovered some estimable points in the very peculiar character of Mrs Keswick, had no intention of living in the same house with her.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand, Lawrence, although he had discovered some estimable points in the very peculiar character of Mrs Keswick, had no intention of living in the same house with her.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the other hand, Lawrence, although he had discovered some estimable points in the very peculiar character of Mrs Keswick, had no intention of living in the same house with her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading On the other hand, Lawrence, although he had discovered some estimable points in the very peculiar character of Mrs Keswick, had no intention of living in the same house with her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
Junius
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From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
Keswick
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From this reading On the other hand, Lawrence, although he had discovered some estimable points in the very peculiar character of Mrs Keswick, had no intention of living in the same house with her.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading This whole matter, therefore, was left in abeyance until the lovers should meet again, some time in December.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading On the other hand, Lawrence, although he had discovered some estimable points in the very peculiar character of Mrs Keswick, had no intention of living in the same house with her.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading This whole matter, therefore, was left in abeyance until the lovers should meet again, some time in December.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
joined in matrimony
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading This whole matter, therefore, was left in abeyance until the lovers should meet again, some time in December.
come together
From this reading This whole matter, therefore, was left in abeyance until the lovers should meet again, some time in December.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
absolutely essential
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
not any; not one
From this reading On the other hand, Lawrence, although he had discovered some estimable points in the very peculiar character of Mrs Keswick, had no intention of living in the same house with her.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
NulladjectiveUS /nʌl/
lacking any legal or binding force
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand, Lawrence, although he had discovered some estimable points in the very peculiar character of Mrs Keswick, had no intention of living in the same house with her.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading On the other hand, Lawrence, although he had discovered some estimable points in the very peculiar character of Mrs Keswick, had no intention of living in the same house with her.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On the other hand, Lawrence, although he had discovered some estimable points in the very peculiar character of Mrs Keswick, had no intention of living in the same house with her.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
regretsnounUS /rɪˈɡrets/
a polite refusal of an invitation
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
Identical; not different.
From this reading On the other hand, Lawrence, although he had discovered some estimable points in the very peculiar character of Mrs Keswick, had no intention of living in the same house with her.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading This whole matter, therefore, was left in abeyance until the lovers should meet again, some time in December.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading On the other hand, Lawrence, although he had discovered some estimable points in the very peculiar character of Mrs Keswick, had no intention of living in the same house with her.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading This whole matter, therefore, was left in abeyance until the lovers should meet again, some time in December.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This whole matter, therefore, was left in abeyance until the lovers should meet again, some time in December.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading This whole matter, therefore, was left in abeyance until the lovers should meet again, some time in December.
precisely as stated
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
in or at the place that
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This whole matter, therefore, was left in abeyance until the lovers should meet again, some time in December.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Neither he, nor the late Mrs Null, regarded this parting with any satisfaction, but their very natural regrets at the necessary termination of these happy autumn days were a good deal tempered by the fact that Lawrence intended to return in a few weeks, and that then the final arrangements would be made for their marriage.
wrongnesses
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From this reading It was not easy to decide what these arrangements would be, for in spite of the many wrongnesses of the old lady's head and heart, Annie had conceived a good deal of affection for her aunt, and felt a strong disinclination to abandon her to her lonely life, which would be more lonely than before, now that Junius was to be married.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading On the following Monday, Lawrence announced that his ankle was now quite well enough for him to go to New York, where his affairs required his presence.
