used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were not married in a hurry.
ALFREDnounUS /ˈælfrəd/
king of Wessex; defeated the Vikings and encouraged writing in English (849-899)
From this reading ALFRED WHITTAKER It is curious how the possession of humble things satisfies the souls of naturally ambitious people.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading ALFRED WHITTAKER It is curious how the possession of humble things satisfies the souls of naturally ambitious people.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
arm'snounUS /ɑːrmz/
possessive form of “arm” — a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading In due course Regina Brown merged her identity into that of Mrs. Alfred Whittaker.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In due course Regina Brown merged her identity into that of Mrs. Alfred Whittaker.
courtingnounUS /ˈkɔːrtɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
coyadjectiveUS /kɔɪ/
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading ALFRED WHITTAKER It is curious how the possession of humble things satisfies the souls of naturally ambitious people.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading In due course Regina Brown merged her identity into that of Mrs. Alfred Whittaker.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
with resolute determination
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In due course Regina Brown merged her identity into that of Mrs. Alfred Whittaker.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALFRED WHITTAKER It is curious how the possession of humble things satisfies the souls of naturally ambitious people.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading ALFRED WHITTAKER It is curious how the possession of humble things satisfies the souls of naturally ambitious people.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading They were not married in a hurry.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading In due course Regina Brown merged her identity into that of Mrs. Alfred Whittaker.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In due course Regina Brown merged her identity into that of Mrs. Alfred Whittaker.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In due course Regina Brown merged her identity into that of Mrs. Alfred Whittaker.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALFRED WHITTAKER It is curious how the possession of humble things satisfies the souls of naturally ambitious people.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ALFRED WHITTAKER It is curious how the possession of humble things satisfies the souls of naturally ambitious people.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
liegenounUS /liːdʒ/
a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
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 Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
joined in matrimony
From this reading They were not married in a hurry.
mergedadjectiveUS /mɜːrdʒd/
formed or united into a whole
From this reading In due course Regina Brown merged her identity into that of Mrs. Alfred Whittaker.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
as might be expected
From this reading ALFRED WHITTAKER It is curious how the possession of humble things satisfies the souls of naturally ambitious people.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not married in a hurry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALFRED WHITTAKER It is curious how the possession of humble things satisfies the souls of naturally ambitious people.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading ALFRED WHITTAKER It is curious how the possession of humble things satisfies the souls of naturally ambitious people.
an amount of time
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading ALFRED WHITTAKER It is curious how the possession of humble things satisfies the souls of naturally ambitious people.
ReginanounUS /rɪˈdʒiːnə/
the provincial capital of Saskatchewan
From this reading In due course Regina Brown merged her identity into that of Mrs. Alfred Whittaker.
satisfiesverbUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪz/
third-person singular of “satisfy” — meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading ALFRED WHITTAKER It is curious how the possession of humble things satisfies the souls of naturally ambitious people.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading ALFRED WHITTAKER It is curious how the possession of humble things satisfies the souls of naturally ambitious people.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
sweetestadjectiveUS /ˈswiːtəst/
superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In due course Regina Brown merged her identity into that of Mrs. Alfred Whittaker.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALFRED WHITTAKER It is curious how the possession of humble things satisfies the souls of naturally ambitious people.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not married in a hurry.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading ALFRED WHITTAKER It is curious how the possession of humble things satisfies the souls of naturally ambitious people.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were not married in a hurry.
WHITTAKER
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALFRED WHITTAKER It is curious how the possession of humble things satisfies the souls of naturally ambitious people.
which person or people
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Regina had come of old-fashioned people, who held firmly to the belief that courting time is the sweetest of a woman's life; that it is good for man to look and long for the woman of his heart, and for woman to be coy and to hold him who will eventually become her liege lord at arm's length for a suitable period.
