used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Sir Hubert, who was the essence of good nature, received the announcement with unalloyed cordiality.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “We shall be married at midsummer,” he said, “so you may as well begin to think of her as a sister-in-law.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “We shall be married at midsummer,” he said, “so you may as well begin to think of her as a sister-in-law.”
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
of short duration or distance
From this reading “THE TIME OF LOVERS IS BRIEF.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
cordialitynoun
a cordial disposition
From this reading Sir Hubert, who was the essence of good nature, received the announcement with unalloyed cordiality.
essencenounUS /ˈesəns/
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading Sir Hubert, who was the essence of good nature, received the announcement with unalloyed cordiality.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Sir Hubert, who was the essence of good nature, received the announcement with unalloyed cordiality.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “We shall be married at midsummer,” he said, “so you may as well begin to think of her as a sister-in-law.”
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
Hubert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sir Hubert, who was the essence of good nature, received the announcement with unalloyed cordiality.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “THE TIME OF LOVERS IS BRIEF.”
kindredadjectiveUS /ˈkɪndrɪd/
similar in quality or character
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
LOVERSnounUS /ˈlʌvərz/
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading “THE TIME OF LOVERS IS BRIEF.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
Marchant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
joined in matrimony
From this reading “We shall be married at midsummer,” he said, “so you may as well begin to think of her as a sister-in-law.”
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “We shall be married at midsummer,” he said, “so you may as well begin to think of her as a sister-in-law.”
midsummernounUS /ˈmɪdˈsʌmər/
June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point
From this reading “We shall be married at midsummer,” he said, “so you may as well begin to think of her as a sister-in-law.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Sir Hubert, who was the essence of good nature, received the announcement with unalloyed cordiality.
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “THE TIME OF LOVERS IS BRIEF.”
outrageousadjectiveUS /aʊˈtreɪdʒəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Sir Hubert, who was the essence of good nature, received the announcement with unalloyed cordiality.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “We shall be married at midsummer,” he said, “so you may as well begin to think of her as a sister-in-law.”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “We shall be married at midsummer,” he said, “so you may as well begin to think of her as a sister-in-law.”
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Hubert, who was the essence of good nature, received the announcement with unalloyed cordiality.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
sister-in-lawnounUS /ˈsɪstərɪnlɔː/
the sister of your spouse
From this reading “We shall be married at midsummer,” he said, “so you may as well begin to think of her as a sister-in-law.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “We shall be married at midsummer,” he said, “so you may as well begin to think of her as a sister-in-law.”
solenounUS /soʊl/
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “THE TIME OF LOVERS IS BRIEF.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “We shall be married at midsummer,” he said, “so you may as well begin to think of her as a sister-in-law.”
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “THE TIME OF LOVERS IS BRIEF.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “We shall be married at midsummer,” he said, “so you may as well begin to think of her as a sister-in-law.”
unalloyedadjectiveUS /əˈnælɔɪd/
free from admixture
From this reading Sir Hubert, who was the essence of good nature, received the announcement with unalloyed cordiality.
unpardonableadjective
not admitting of pardon
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
Vansittart
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
precisely as stated
From this reading Vansittart lost not an hour in telling his sister and her husband that henceforth they must look upon Eve Marchant as a very close connection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Sir Hubert, who was the essence of good nature, received the announcement with unalloyed cordiality.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “We shall be married at midsummer,” he said, “so you may as well begin to think of her as a sister-in-law.”
(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 “We shall be married at midsummer,” he said, “so you may as well begin to think of her as a sister-in-law.”
at the time that
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
which person or people
From this reading Sir Hubert, who was the essence of good nature, received the announcement with unalloyed cordiality.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading When a man is sole master of his estate and thoroughly independent of his kindred, his choice of a wife, if not altogether outrageous and unpardonable, must needs be accepted by his belongings.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Hubert, who was the essence of good nature, received the announcement with unalloyed cordiality.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “We shall be married at midsummer,” he said, “so you may as well begin to think of her as a sister-in-law.”
