used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The intimacy of their engagement was rapidly revealing the fact that, after all, they were merely ordinary human beings, and the discovery was something of a shock to both.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading The intimacy of their engagement was rapidly revealing the fact that, after all, they were merely ordinary human beings, and the discovery was something of a shock to both.
the two together, not just one
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But after the return to the country, matters seemed to go less and less well.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading But after the return to the country, matters seemed to go less and less well.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The intimacy of their engagement was rapidly revealing the fact that, after all, they were merely ordinary human beings, and the discovery was something of a shock to both.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the year in which they had "loved and longed in secret," each had exalted the other to the position of a martyr and a saint.
dwellersnounUS /ˈdwelərz/
plural of “dweller” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading During the year in which they had "loved and longed in secret," each had exalted the other to the position of a martyr and a saint.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading The intimacy of their engagement was rapidly revealing the fact that, after all, they were merely ordinary human beings, and the discovery was something of a shock to both.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
exaltedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɔːltɪd/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading During the year in which they had "loved and longed in secret," each had exalted the other to the position of a martyr and a saint.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The intimacy of their engagement was rapidly revealing the fact that, after all, they were merely ordinary human beings, and the discovery was something of a shock to both.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But after the return to the country, matters seemed to go less and less well.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
HomesteadnounUS /ˈhoʊmsted/
the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family
From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The intimacy of their engagement was rapidly revealing the fact that, after all, they were merely ordinary human beings, and the discovery was something of a shock to both.
of the present time and place
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
immenselyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmensli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading The intimacy of their engagement was rapidly revealing the fact that, after all, they were merely ordinary human beings, and the discovery was something of a shock to both.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading During the year in which they had "loved and longed in secret," each had exalted the other to the position of a martyr and a saint.
held dear
From this reading During the year in which they had "loved and longed in secret," each had exalted the other to the position of a martyr and a saint.
martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading During the year in which they had "loved and longed in secret," each had exalted the other to the position of a martyr and a saint.
Mat's
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From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But after the return to the country, matters seemed to go less and less well.
and nothing more
From this reading The intimacy of their engagement was rapidly revealing the fact that, after all, they were merely ordinary human beings, and the discovery was something of a shock to both.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The intimacy of their engagement was rapidly revealing the fact that, after all, they were merely ordinary human beings, and the discovery was something of a shock to both.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
by chance
From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
an amount of time
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading During the year in which they had "loved and longed in secret," each had exalted the other to the position of a martyr and a saint.
established beyond doubt
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
with speed
From this reading The intimacy of their engagement was rapidly revealing the fact that, after all, they were merely ordinary human beings, and the discovery was something of a shock to both.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But after the return to the country, matters seemed to go less and less well.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading The intimacy of their engagement was rapidly revealing the fact that, after all, they were merely ordinary human beings, and the discovery was something of a shock to both.
a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading During the year in which they had "loved and longed in secret," each had exalted the other to the position of a martyr and a saint.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading During the year in which they had "loved and longed in secret," each had exalted the other to the position of a martyr and a saint.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But after the return to the country, matters seemed to go less and less well.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The intimacy of their engagement was rapidly revealing the fact that, after all, they were merely ordinary human beings, and the discovery was something of a shock to both.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The intimacy of their engagement was rapidly revealing the fact that, after all, they were merely ordinary human beings, and the discovery was something of a shock to both.
in a strange manner
From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
Sylvia
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From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
Sylvia's
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From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The intimacy of their engagement was rapidly revealing the fact that, after all, they were merely ordinary human beings, and the discovery was something of a shock to both.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the year in which they had "loved and longed in secret," each had exalted the other to the position of a martyr and a saint.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The intimacy of their engagement was rapidly revealing the fact that, after all, they were merely ordinary human beings, and the discovery was something of a shock to both.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
(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 But after the return to the country, matters seemed to go less and less well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Strangely enough, Sylvia and Austin were perhaps less happy at this time than any of the other dwellers at the Homestead.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the year in which they had "loved and longed in secret," each had exalted the other to the position of a martyr and a saint.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading During the year in which they had "loved and longed in secret," each had exalted the other to the position of a martyr and a saint.
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 After the first day, the week in New York had been a period of great happiness to both of them, and Austin had proved such an immediate success, both among Sylvia's friends and Uncle Mat's business associates, that both were immensely gratified.
