used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading She had a will of her own, her fiance discovered, and had no humor to forego the independence of her spinsterhood for the responsibilities which awaited her.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
baggagenounUS /ˈbæɡədʒ/
cases used to carry belongings when traveling
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was in this situation that Crabb discovered himself to be possessed of surprising virtues in tolerance and tact.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Patricia would make no promises.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
Crabb
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From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
cruisesnounUS /ˈkruːzɪz/
plural of “cruise” — an ocean trip taken for pleasure
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading She had a will of her own, her fiance discovered, and had no humor to forego the independence of her spinsterhood for the responsibilities which awaited her.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
a social unit living together
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
fiancenounUS /fiˈɑːnseɪ/
a man who is engaged to be married
From this reading She had a will of her own, her fiance discovered, and had no humor to forego the independence of her spinsterhood for the responsibilities which awaited her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had a will of her own, her fiance discovered, and had no humor to forego the independence of her spinsterhood for the responsibilities which awaited her.
foregoverbUS /fɔːrˈɡoʊ/
be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading She had a will of her own, her fiance discovered, and had no humor to forego the independence of her spinsterhood for the responsibilities which awaited her.
gayety
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From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a will of her own, her fiance discovered, and had no humor to forego the independence of her spinsterhood for the responsibilities which awaited her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had a will of her own, her fiance discovered, and had no humor to forego the independence of her spinsterhood for the responsibilities which awaited her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was in this situation that Crabb discovered himself to be possessed of surprising virtues in tolerance and tact.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading She had a will of her own, her fiance discovered, and had no humor to forego the independence of her spinsterhood for the responsibilities which awaited her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
independencenounUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəns/
freedom from control or influence of another or others
From this reading She had a will of her own, her fiance discovered, and had no humor to forego the independence of her spinsterhood for the responsibilities which awaited her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
engage in
From this reading But Patricia would make no promises.
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 That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
attach to a support
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
not any; not one
From this reading But Patricia would make no promises.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She had a will of her own, her fiance discovered, and had no humor to forego the independence of her spinsterhood for the responsibilities which awaited her.
Patricia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Patricia would make no promises.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading It was in this situation that Crabb discovered himself to be possessed of surprising virtues in tolerance and tact.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
promisesnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading But Patricia would make no promises.
responsibilitiesnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She had a will of her own, her fiance discovered, and had no humor to forego the independence of her spinsterhood for the responsibilities which awaited her.
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a will of her own, her fiance discovered, and had no humor to forego the independence of her spinsterhood for the responsibilities which awaited her.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It was in this situation that Crabb discovered himself to be possessed of surprising virtues in tolerance and tact.
southwardadverbUS /ˈsaʊθwərd/
toward the south
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
spinsterhoodnoun
the state of being a spinster (usually an elderly unmarried woman)
From this reading She had a will of her own, her fiance discovered, and had no humor to forego the independence of her spinsterhood for the responsibilities which awaited her.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading It was in this situation that Crabb discovered himself to be possessed of surprising virtues in tolerance and tact.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading It was in this situation that Crabb discovered himself to be possessed of surprising virtues in tolerance and tact.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was in this situation that Crabb discovered himself to be possessed of surprising virtues in tolerance and tact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
tolerancenounUS /ˈtɑːlərəns/
the power or capacity of an organism to tolerate unfavorable environmental conditions
From this reading It was in this situation that Crabb discovered himself to be possessed of surprising virtues in tolerance and tact.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading It was in this situation that Crabb discovered himself to be possessed of surprising virtues in tolerance and tact.
waningnounUS /ˈweɪnɪŋ/
a gradual decrease in magnitude or extent
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
WhartonnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was the _Blue Wing_, too, that in early September brought the Wharton family, bag and baggage, southward to Philadelphia, where Mortimer Crabb lingered, hoping to exact a promise of marriage before Christmas.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had a will of her own, her fiance discovered, and had no humor to forego the independence of her spinsterhood for the responsibilities which awaited her.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading She had a will of her own, her fiance discovered, and had no humor to forego the independence of her spinsterhood for the responsibilities which awaited her.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading That was one of many cruises, and the _Blue Wing_ contributed not a little to the gayety of the waning days of summer at Mount Desert.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But Patricia would make no promises.
