used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
Allison
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From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Neither of them were long; the last one which took place between Wickersham and the girl he was to marry was the briefer of the two.
Archibald
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From this reading The other interview was longer, and took place days earlier, but it was no more of a delight to Archibald Wickersham.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
for the reason that
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Neither of them were long; the last one which took place between Wickersham and the girl he was to marry was the briefer of the two.
the two together, not just one
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
brieferadjectiveUS /ˈbriːfər/
comparative of “brief” — of short duration or distance
From this reading Neither of them were long; the last one which took place between Wickersham and the girl he was to marry was the briefer of the two.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
the specified day of the month
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
a female human offspring
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading The other interview was longer, and took place days earlier, but it was no more of a delight to Archibald Wickersham.
demandsnounUS /dɪˈmændz/
plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
DexteradjectiveUS /ˈdekstər/
on or starting from the wearer's right
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading The other interview was longer, and took place days earlier, but it was no more of a delight to Archibald Wickersham.
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 But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
set up or found
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
a young female
From this reading Neither of them were long; the last one which took place between Wickersham and the girl he was to marry was the briefer of the two.
guiltier
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From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
guiltilyadverb
in the manner of someone who has committed an offense
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither of them were long; the last one which took place between Wickersham and the girl he was to marry was the briefer of the two.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading The other interview was longer, and took place days earlier, but it was no more of a delight to Archibald Wickersham.
interviewsnounUS /ˈɪntərvjuːz/
plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The other interview was longer, and took place days earlier, but it was no more of a delight to Archibald Wickersham.
immediately past
From this reading Neither of them were long; the last one which took place between Wickersham and the girl he was to marry was the briefer of the two.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Neither of them were long; the last one which took place between Wickersham and the girl he was to marry was the briefer of the two.
for more time
From this reading The other interview was longer, and took place days earlier, but it was no more of a delight to Archibald Wickersham.
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 But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
take in marriage
From this reading Neither of them were long; the last one which took place between Wickersham and the girl he was to marry was the briefer of the two.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
and nothing more
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The other interview was longer, and took place days earlier, but it was no more of a delight to Archibald Wickersham.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither of them were long; the last one which took place between Wickersham and the girl he was to marry was the briefer of the two.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
not any; not one
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
O'Mara's
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From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Neither of them were long; the last one which took place between Wickersham and the girl he was to marry was the briefer of the two.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
outcomenounUS /ˈaʊtkʌm/
something that results
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Neither of them were long; the last one which took place between Wickersham and the girl he was to marry was the briefer of the two.
pleadingnounUS /ˈpliːdɪŋ/
(law) a statement in legal and logical form stating something on behalf of a party to a legal proceeding
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
reprievenounUS /riˈpriːv/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
Sarah'snounUS /ˈserəz/
possessive form of “sarah” — (Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
the context and environment in which something is set
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
StephennounUS /ˈstiːvən/
English writer (1832-1904)
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
not in physical motion
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Neither of them were long; the last one which took place between Wickersham and the girl he was to marry was the briefer of the two.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Neither of them were long; the last one which took place between Wickersham and the girl he was to marry was the briefer of the two.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Neither of them were long; the last one which took place between Wickersham and the girl he was to marry was the briefer of the two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
unpreparedness
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From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Neither of them were long; the last one which took place between Wickersham and the girl he was to marry was the briefer of the two.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Dexter Allison had returned home almost a week in advance of his daughter, pleading stress of business, but in spite of the demands upon his time and attention, he had found it impossible to forget the night of the dinner, when he had watched his daughter's eyes upon Stephen O'Mara's face.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
at the time that
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SETTING THE STAGE There are two interviews which should be mentioned here, if for no other reason then merely because they were both so entirely the outcome of Miss Sarah's Christmas party.
a Caucasian
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
Wickersham
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From this reading Neither of them were long; the last one which took place between Wickersham and the girl he was to marry was the briefer of the two.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading But her prettily serious argument that the first of May was too early a date for their wedding, in view of the work which he had to do and her own state of unpreparedness, left him so white of face that she felt guiltily sorry for him for many days to follow--felt guiltier still at the relief she experienced when she had established that reprieve.
