acquiescencenounUS /ˌækwiˈesəns/
acceptance without protest
From this reading Full of joy she brought the welcome news to her lover that same evening; nor had she cause to regret then her ready acquiescence to his wishes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He talked less of his passion and more of his plans, in which now she would have her full share.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
the act of breaking something
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Full of joy she brought the welcome news to her lover that same evening; nor had she cause to regret then her ready acquiescence to his wishes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
CanterburynounUS /ˈkæntərberi/
a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
caressesnounUS /kərˈesɪz/
plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading He was full of tenderness then, of gentle discretion in his caresses, showing the utmost respect to his future princess.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Full of joy she brought the welcome news to her lover that same evening; nor had she cause to regret then her ready acquiescence to his wishes.
Chavasse
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From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
the specified day of the month
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading He was full of tenderness then, of gentle discretion in his caresses, showing the utmost respect to his future princess.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
Editha
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From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Full of joy she brought the welcome news to her lover that same evening; nor had she cause to regret then her ready acquiescence to his wishes.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Full of joy she brought the welcome news to her lover that same evening; nor had she cause to regret then her ready acquiescence to his wishes.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He was full of tenderness then, of gentle discretion in his caresses, showing the utmost respect to his future princess.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He was full of tenderness then, of gentle discretion in his caresses, showing the utmost respect to his future princess.
the act of departing
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Full of joy she brought the welcome news to her lover that same evening; nor had she cause to regret then her ready acquiescence to his wishes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He talked less of his passion and more of his plans, in which now she would have her full share.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was full of tenderness then, of gentle discretion in his caresses, showing the utmost respect to his future princess.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Full of joy she brought the welcome news to her lover that same evening; nor had she cause to regret then her ready acquiescence to his wishes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was full of tenderness then, of gentle discretion in his caresses, showing the utmost respect to his future princess.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Full of joy she brought the welcome news to her lover that same evening; nor had she cause to regret then her ready acquiescence to his wishes.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He talked less of his passion and more of his plans, in which now she would have her full share.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Full of joy she brought the welcome news to her lover that same evening; nor had she cause to regret then her ready acquiescence to his wishes.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
Marmaduke
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From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
mentioningverbUS /ˈmenʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He talked less of his passion and more of his plans, in which now she would have her full share.
used to form the superlative
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
information about recent and important events
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
nobleadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Full of joy she brought the welcome news to her lover that same evening; nor had she cause to regret then her ready acquiescence to his wishes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He talked less of his passion and more of his plans, in which now she would have her full share.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading He talked less of his passion and more of his plans, in which now she would have her full share.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He talked less of his passion and more of his plans, in which now she would have her full share.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading He was full of tenderness then, of gentle discretion in his caresses, showing the utmost respect to his future princess.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Full of joy she brought the welcome news to her lover that same evening; nor had she cause to regret then her ready acquiescence to his wishes.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Full of joy she brought the welcome news to her lover that same evening; nor had she cause to regret then her ready acquiescence to his wishes.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He was full of tenderness then, of gentle discretion in his caresses, showing the utmost respect to his future princess.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Full of joy she brought the welcome news to her lover that same evening; nor had she cause to regret then her ready acquiescence to his wishes.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
selflessadjectiveUS /ˈselfləs/
showing unselfish concern for the welfare of others
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
have in common
From this reading He talked less of his passion and more of his plans, in which now she would have her full share.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Full of joy she brought the welcome news to her lover that same evening; nor had she cause to regret then her ready acquiescence to his wishes.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading He was full of tenderness then, of gentle discretion in his caresses, showing the utmost respect to his future princess.
term of address for a man
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading He was full of tenderness then, of gentle discretion in his caresses, showing the utmost respect to his future princess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Full of joy she brought the welcome news to her lover that same evening; nor had she cause to regret then her ready acquiescence to his wishes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Full of joy she brought the welcome news to her lover that same evening; nor had she cause to regret then her ready acquiescence to his wishes.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading He was full of tenderness then, of gentle discretion in his caresses, showing the utmost respect to his future princess.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was full of tenderness then, of gentle discretion in his caresses, showing the utmost respect to his future princess.
accept gladly
From this reading Full of joy she brought the welcome news to her lover that same evening; nor had she cause to regret then her ready acquiescence to his wishes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He talked less of his passion and more of his plans, in which now she would have her full share.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Full of joy she brought the welcome news to her lover that same evening; nor had she cause to regret then her ready acquiescence to his wishes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BREAKING THE NEWS Sir Marmaduke talked openly of this plan of going to Canterbury with Editha de Chavasse, mentioning the following Friday as the most likely date for his voyage.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading He confided some of his schemes to her: they were somewhat vague and not easy to understand, but the manner in which he put them before her, made them seem wonderfully noble and selfless.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He talked less of his passion and more of his plans, in which now she would have her full share.
