used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
afternoonsnounUS /ˌæftərˈnuːnz/
plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Upon this latter detail Mrs. Winstanley dwelt at more length than upon that minor circumstance in a marriage--the bridegroom.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading I should have attended to everything myself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
bemoaningverbUS /bɪˈmoʊnɪŋ/
-ing form of “bemoan” — regret strongly
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
bridegroomnounUS /ˈbraɪdɡruːm/
a man who has recently been married
From this reading Upon this latter detail Mrs. Winstanley dwelt at more length than upon that minor circumstance in a marriage--the bridegroom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading Upon this latter detail Mrs. Winstanley dwelt at more length than upon that minor circumstance in a marriage--the bridegroom.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
a special loved one
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
der
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From this reading "Kurz ist der Schmerz und ewig ist die Freude."
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading Upon this latter detail Mrs. Winstanley dwelt at more length than upon that minor circumstance in a marriage--the bridegroom.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading "Kurz ist der Schmerz und ewig ist die Freude."
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
dweltverbUS /dwelt/
inflected form of “dwell” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading Upon this latter detail Mrs. Winstanley dwelt at more length than upon that minor circumstance in a marriage--the bridegroom.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I should have attended to everything myself.
ewig
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From this reading "Kurz ist der Schmerz und ewig ist die Freude."
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
Freude
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From this reading "Kurz ist der Schmerz und ewig ist die Freude."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
how
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From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should have attended to everything myself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Upon this latter detail Mrs. Winstanley dwelt at more length than upon that minor circumstance in a marriage--the bridegroom.
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
ist
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From this reading "Kurz ist der Schmerz und ewig ist die Freude."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
Kurz
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From this reading "Kurz ist der Schmerz und ewig ist die Freude."
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Upon this latter detail Mrs. Winstanley dwelt at more length than upon that minor circumstance in a marriage--the bridegroom.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading Upon this latter detail Mrs. Winstanley dwelt at more length than upon that minor circumstance in a marriage--the bridegroom.
hear with intention
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
MallownounUS /ˈmæloʊ/
any of various plants of the family Malvaceae
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Upon this latter detail Mrs. Winstanley dwelt at more length than upon that minor circumstance in a marriage--the bridegroom.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading Upon this latter detail Mrs. Winstanley dwelt at more length than upon that minor circumstance in a marriage--the bridegroom.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Upon this latter detail Mrs. Winstanley dwelt at more length than upon that minor circumstance in a marriage--the bridegroom.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I should have attended to everything myself.
not any; not one
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
peernounUS /pɪr/
a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
plaintiveadjectiveUS /ˈpleɪntɪv/
expressing sorrow
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
renownedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnaʊnd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
Schmerz
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From this reading "Kurz ist der Schmerz und ewig ist die Freude."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should have attended to everything myself.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Upon this latter detail Mrs. Winstanley dwelt at more length than upon that minor circumstance in a marriage--the bridegroom.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Upon this latter detail Mrs. Winstanley dwelt at more length than upon that minor circumstance in a marriage--the bridegroom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
Theodore
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From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Upon this latter detail Mrs. Winstanley dwelt at more length than upon that minor circumstance in a marriage--the bridegroom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
trousseaunoun
the personal outfit of a bride; clothes and accessories and linens
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
und
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From this reading "Kurz ist der Schmerz und ewig ist die Freude."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon this latter detail Mrs. Winstanley dwelt at more length than upon that minor circumstance in a marriage--the bridegroom.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
well-brought-up
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From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
at the time that
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
which person or people
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
Winstanley
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From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
of very poor quality or condition
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Captain Winstanley said no more about Lord Mallow; but Violet had to listen to much plaintive bemoaning from her mother, who could not understand how any well-brought-up young woman could refuse an Irish peer with a fine estate, and the delights of a _trousseau_ made by the renowned Theodore.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It would have been such a pleasure to me to plan your _trousseau_, darling," she said; "such an occupation for my mind in these wretched winter afternoons when there is no possibility of driving or making calls.
