used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That afternoon the Crugers were to make a formal call on Helene.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And after she had showered mother kisses, plentifully mixed with mother tears, on them both, her happiness was well-nigh complete.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading That afternoon the Crugers were to make a formal call on Helene.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And after she had showered mother kisses, plentifully mixed with mother tears, on them both, her happiness was well-nigh complete.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I have been looking forward to the day when I should see my son's wife," said the elder Cruger, somewhat pompously to Helene, as he greeted her with outstretched hand.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
Beverly
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From this reading "The dear, dear girl, how I shall love her!" she said to Beverly, on hearing the news.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And after she had showered mother kisses, plentifully mixed with mother tears, on them both, her happiness was well-nigh complete.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading That afternoon the Crugers were to make a formal call on Helene.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading And after she had showered mother kisses, plentifully mixed with mother tears, on them both, her happiness was well-nigh complete.
permission to do something
From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
Cruger
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From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
Crugers
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From this reading That afternoon the Crugers were to make a formal call on Helene.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I have been looking forward to the day when I should see my son's wife," said the elder Cruger, somewhat pompously to Helene, as he greeted her with outstretched hand.
dearly loved
From this reading "The dear, dear girl, how I shall love her!" she said to Beverly, on hearing the news.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading "I have been looking forward to the day when I should see my son's wife," said the elder Cruger, somewhat pompously to Helene, as he greeted her with outstretched hand.
entreatiesnounUS /enˈtriːtiz/
plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
the 2nd smallest continent (actually a vast peninsula of Eurasia); the British use “Europe” to refer to all of the continent except the British Isles
From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
formaladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrməl/
being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)
From this reading That afternoon the Crugers were to make a formal call on Helene.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "I have been looking forward to the day when I should see my son's wife," said the elder Cruger, somewhat pompously to Helene, as he greeted her with outstretched hand.
a young female
From this reading "The dear, dear girl, how I shall love her!" she said to Beverly, on hearing the news.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading "I have been looking forward to the day when I should see my son's wife," said the elder Cruger, somewhat pompously to Helene, as he greeted her with outstretched hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And after she had showered mother kisses, plentifully mixed with mother tears, on them both, her happiness was well-nigh complete.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "I have been looking forward to the day when I should see my son's wife," said the elder Cruger, somewhat pompously to Helene, as he greeted her with outstretched hand.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading And after she had showered mother kisses, plentifully mixed with mother tears, on them both, her happiness was well-nigh complete.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have been looking forward to the day when I should see my son's wife," said the elder Cruger, somewhat pompously to Helene, as he greeted her with outstretched hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have been looking forward to the day when I should see my son's wife," said the elder Cruger, somewhat pompously to Helene, as he greeted her with outstretched hand.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading "The dear, dear girl, how I shall love her!" she said to Beverly, on hearing the news.
Helene
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From this reading That afternoon the Crugers were to make a formal call on Helene.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "The dear, dear girl, how I shall love her!" she said to Beverly, on hearing the news.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
how
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From this reading "The dear, dear girl, how I shall love her!" she said to Beverly, on hearing the news.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The dear, dear girl, how I shall love her!" she said to Beverly, on hearing the news.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading And after she had showered mother kisses, plentifully mixed with mother tears, on them both, her happiness was well-nigh complete.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "I have been looking forward to the day when I should see my son's wife," said the elder Cruger, somewhat pompously to Helene, as he greeted her with outstretched hand.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "The dear, dear girl, how I shall love her!" she said to Beverly, on hearing the news.
engage in
From this reading That afternoon the Crugers were to make a formal call on Helene.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading And after she had showered mother kisses, plentifully mixed with mother tears, on them both, her happiness was well-nigh complete.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading And after she had showered mother kisses, plentifully mixed with mother tears, on them both, her happiness was well-nigh complete.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I have been looking forward to the day when I should see my son's wife," said the elder Cruger, somewhat pompously to Helene, as he greeted her with outstretched hand.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "The dear, dear girl, how I shall love her!" she said to Beverly, on hearing the news.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The dear, dear girl, how I shall love her!" she said to Beverly, on hearing the news.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading "I have been looking forward to the day when I should see my son's wife," said the elder Cruger, somewhat pompously to Helene, as he greeted her with outstretched hand.
plentifullyadverb
in a bountiful manner
From this reading And after she had showered mother kisses, plentifully mixed with mother tears, on them both, her happiness was well-nigh complete.
pompouslyadverb
in a pompous manner
From this reading "I have been looking forward to the day when I should see my son's wife," said the elder Cruger, somewhat pompously to Helene, as he greeted her with outstretched hand.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The dear, dear girl, how I shall love her!" she said to Beverly, on hearing the news.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I have been looking forward to the day when I should see my son's wife," said the elder Cruger, somewhat pompously to Helene, as he greeted her with outstretched hand.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "The dear, dear girl, how I shall love her!" she said to Beverly, on hearing the news.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The dear, dear girl, how I shall love her!" she said to Beverly, on hearing the news.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I have been looking forward to the day when I should see my son's wife," said the elder Cruger, somewhat pompously to Helene, as he greeted her with outstretched hand.
showeredverbUS /ˈʃaʊərd/
past form of “shower” — expend profusely; also used with abstract nouns
From this reading And after she had showered mother kisses, plentifully mixed with mother tears, on them both, her happiness was well-nigh complete.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "I have been looking forward to the day when I should see my son's wife," said the elder Cruger, somewhat pompously to Helene, as he greeted her with outstretched hand.
son'snounUS /sʌnz/
possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring
From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
StantonnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
not in physical motion
From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading And after she had showered mother kisses, plentifully mixed with mother tears, on them both, her happiness was well-nigh complete.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That afternoon the Crugers were to make a formal call on Helene.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The dear, dear girl, how I shall love her!" she said to Beverly, on hearing the news.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And after she had showered mother kisses, plentifully mixed with mother tears, on them both, her happiness was well-nigh complete.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The dear, dear girl, how I shall love her!" she said to Beverly, on hearing the news.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And after she had showered mother kisses, plentifully mixed with mother tears, on them both, her happiness was well-nigh complete.
well-nighadverb
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading And after she had showered mother kisses, plentifully mixed with mother tears, on them both, her happiness was well-nigh complete.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That afternoon the Crugers were to make a formal call on Helene.
at the time that
From this reading "I have been looking forward to the day when I should see my son's wife," said the elder Cruger, somewhat pompously to Helene, as he greeted her with outstretched hand.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "I have been looking forward to the day when I should see my son's wife," said the elder Cruger, somewhat pompously to Helene, as he greeted her with outstretched hand.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And after she had showered mother kisses, plentifully mixed with mother tears, on them both, her happiness was well-nigh complete.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading Andrew Cruger had finally yielded to his son's entreaties and consented to call on her, notwithstanding the fact that Mr. Stanton was still in Europe and his formal consent had not been obtained.
