to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nobody believed it, save Lady Verner, and she was only too thankful to believe it and hug it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Deerham could not believe the news.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Nobody believed it, save Lady Verner, and she was only too thankful to believe it and hug it.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Deerham could not believe the news.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
cousinlyadjective
like or befitting a cousin
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
Deerham
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From this reading Deerham could not believe the news.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
Fred
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From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
hugverbUS /hʌɡ/
hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness
From this reading Nobody believed it, save Lady Verner, and she was only too thankful to believe it and hug it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Verner's Pride could not believe it.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Nobody believed it, save Lady Verner, and she was only too thankful to believe it and hug it.
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 There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Deerham could not believe the news.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody believed it, save Lady Verner, and she was only too thankful to believe it and hug it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Deerham could not believe the news.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
and nothing more
From this reading Nobody believed it, save Lady Verner, and she was only too thankful to believe it and hug it.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Verner's Pride could not believe it.
except for; apart from
From this reading Nobody believed it, save Lady Verner, and she was only too thankful to believe it and hug it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nobody believed it, save Lady Verner, and she was only too thankful to believe it and hug it.
shrewdlyadverbUS /ˈʃruːdli/
in a shrewd manner
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
Sibylla's
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From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
believed likely
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
thankfuladjectiveUS /ˈθæŋkfəl/
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading Nobody believed it, save Lady Verner, and she was only too thankful to believe it and hug it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing surprising in Sibylla's marrying her cousin Fred, for many had shrewdly suspected that the favour between them was not altogether cousinly favour; but the surprise was given to the hasty marriage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nobody believed it, save Lady Verner, and she was only too thankful to believe it and hug it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Nobody believed it, save Lady Verner, and she was only too thankful to believe it and hug it.
VernernounUS /ˈvɜːrnər/
Danish philologist (1846-1896)
From this reading Nobody believed it, save Lady Verner, and she was only too thankful to believe it and hug it.
Verner's
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From this reading Verner's Pride could not believe it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nobody believed it, save Lady Verner, and she was only too thankful to believe it and hug it.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading THE NIGHT BEFORE THE WEDDING.
