the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading QUEEN OF SONG AND LOVE AND BEAUTY.
subject to appointment
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading QUEEN OF SONG AND LOVE AND BEAUTY.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
beggingnounUS /ˈbeɡɪŋ/
a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)
From this reading On the same day she received one of Florian’s fond letters, begging her to write oftener and more kindly.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
creatingverbUS /kriˈeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the same day she received one of Florian’s fond letters, begging her to write oftener and more kindly.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
else
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From this reading Society was so surprised that it talked of nothing else for three whole days.
accept an excuse for
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
Florian's
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From this reading On the same day she received one of Florian’s fond letters, begging her to write oftener and more kindly.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading On the same day she received one of Florian’s fond letters, begging her to write oftener and more kindly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the same day she received one of Florian’s fond letters, begging her to write oftener and more kindly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
of great significance or value
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Society was so surprised that it talked of nothing else for three whole days.
and nothing more
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading On the same day she received one of Florian’s fond letters, begging her to write oftener and more kindly.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
the literary culture
From this reading On the same day she received one of Florian’s fond letters, begging her to write oftener and more kindly.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading QUEEN OF SONG AND LOVE AND BEAUTY.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading On the same day she received one of Florian’s fond letters, begging her to write oftener and more kindly.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Society was so surprised that it talked of nothing else for three whole days.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading QUEEN OF SONG AND LOVE AND BEAUTY.
ofteneradverbUS /ˈɔːfənər/
more often or more frequently
From this reading On the same day she received one of Florian’s fond letters, begging her to write oftener and more kindly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the same day she received one of Florian’s fond letters, begging her to write oftener and more kindly.
on one occasion
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading On the same day she received one of Florian’s fond letters, begging her to write oftener and more kindly.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
prophesiedverbUS /ˈprɑːfəsaɪd/
inflected form of “prophesy” — predict or reveal through, or as if through, divine inspiration
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading QUEEN OF SONG AND LOVE AND BEAUTY.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading On the same day she received one of Florian’s fond letters, begging her to write oftener and more kindly.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading On the same day she received one of Florian’s fond letters, begging her to write oftener and more kindly.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Society was so surprised that it talked of nothing else for three whole days.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Society was so surprised that it talked of nothing else for three whole days.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading QUEEN OF SONG AND LOVE AND BEAUTY.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Society was so surprised that it talked of nothing else for three whole days.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Society was so surprised that it talked of nothing else for three whole days.
express in words
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Society was so surprised that it talked of nothing else for three whole days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Society was so surprised that it talked of nothing else for three whole days.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the same day she received one of Florian’s fond letters, begging her to write oftener and more kindly.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
Viola's
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From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Society was so surprised that it talked of nothing else for three whole days.
wedding-cards
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From this reading Viola’s wedding-cards came out just ten days before the time appointed for the ceremony, creating an immense sensation, just as she had prophesied.
at the time that
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Society was so surprised that it talked of nothing else for three whole days.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She replied at once, saying that she had been too busy to write, and knew that he would excuse her when he received her next letter, in which she would have something important to tell him.
produce a literary work
From this reading On the same day she received one of Florian’s fond letters, begging her to write oftener and more kindly.
