used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT OF CEREMONY.
abodenounUS /əˈboʊd/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The servants at Verner's Pride were informed that a mistress for them was in contemplation, and preparations for the marriage were begun.
bargainnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The servants at Verner's Pride were informed that a mistress for them was in contemplation, and preparations for the marriage were begun.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading A VISIT OF CEREMONY.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading The servants at Verner's Pride were informed that a mistress for them was in contemplation, and preparations for the marriage were begun.
demisenounUS /dɪˈmaɪz/
the time when something ends
From this reading Not until summer would it take place, when twelve months should have elapsed from the demise of Frederick Massingbird.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
dissatisfactionnounUS /ˌdɪsætɪˈsfækʃən/
the feeling of being displeased and discontent
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading Not until summer would it take place, when twelve months should have elapsed from the demise of Frederick Massingbird.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The servants at Verner's Pride were informed that a mistress for them was in contemplation, and preparations for the marriage were begun.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading Not until summer would it take place, when twelve months should have elapsed from the demise of Frederick Massingbird.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not until summer would it take place, when twelve months should have elapsed from the demise of Frederick Massingbird.
the act of departing
From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The servants at Verner's Pride were informed that a mistress for them was in contemplation, and preparations for the marriage were begun.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The servants at Verner's Pride were informed that a mistress for them was in contemplation, and preparations for the marriage were begun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not until summer would it take place, when twelve months should have elapsed from the demise of Frederick Massingbird.
and nothing more
From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
Lionel
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From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading The servants at Verner's Pride were informed that a mistress for them was in contemplation, and preparations for the marriage were begun.
take in marriage
From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
Massingbird
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From this reading Not until summer would it take place, when twelve months should have elapsed from the demise of Frederick Massingbird.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
the force of workers available
From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The servants at Verner's Pride were informed that a mistress for them was in contemplation, and preparations for the marriage were begun.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Not until summer would it take place, when twelve months should have elapsed from the demise of Frederick Massingbird.
not any; not one
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VISIT OF CEREMONY.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Not until summer would it take place, when twelve months should have elapsed from the demise of Frederick Massingbird.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The servants at Verner's Pride were informed that a mistress for them was in contemplation, and preparations for the marriage were begun.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading The servants at Verner's Pride were informed that a mistress for them was in contemplation, and preparations for the marriage were begun.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
repentedverbUS /rɪˈpentɪd/
past form of “repent” — turn away from sin or do penitence
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading The servants at Verner's Pride were informed that a mistress for them was in contemplation, and preparations for the marriage were begun.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Not until summer would it take place, when twelve months should have elapsed from the demise of Frederick Massingbird.
Sibylla
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From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Not until summer would it take place, when twelve months should have elapsed from the demise of Frederick Massingbird.
carry out
From this reading Not until summer would it take place, when twelve months should have elapsed from the demise of Frederick Massingbird.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The servants at Verner's Pride were informed that a mistress for them was in contemplation, and preparations for the marriage were begun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The servants at Verner's Pride were informed that a mistress for them was in contemplation, and preparations for the marriage were begun.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Not until summer would it take place, when twelve months should have elapsed from the demise of Frederick Massingbird.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Not until summer would it take place, when twelve months should have elapsed from the demise of Frederick Massingbird.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
Verner's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT OF CEREMONY.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The servants at Verner's Pride were informed that a mistress for them was in contemplation, and preparations for the marriage were begun.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The servants at Verner's Pride were informed that a mistress for them was in contemplation, and preparations for the marriage were begun.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
at the time that
From this reading Not until summer would it take place, when twelve months should have elapsed from the demise of Frederick Massingbird.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Whatever may have been Lionel Verner's private sentiments, with regard to his choice of a wife--whether he repented his hasty bargain or whether he did not, no shade of dissatisfaction escaped him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Not until summer would it take place, when twelve months should have elapsed from the demise of Frederick Massingbird.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Sibylla took up her abode with her sisters, and Lionel visited her, just as other men visit the young ladies they may be going to marry.
