used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ferris made a little start forward.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He caught her hand in his held it tight, and then pressed it for an instant against his breast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Oh!” said the priest, with an indescribable long, trembling sigh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He caught her hand in his held it tight, and then pressed it for an instant against his breast.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I’m sure Don Ippolito can’t cherish any resentment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Now, that’s right, Florida,” said her mother, as the four stood in the pale, estranging moonlight.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading He caught her hand in his held it tight, and then pressed it for an instant against his breast.
can't
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From this reading “I’m sure Don Ippolito can’t cherish any resentment.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He caught her hand in his held it tight, and then pressed it for an instant against his breast.
cherishverbUS /ˈtʃerɪʃ/
be fond of; be attached to
From this reading “I’m sure Don Ippolito can’t cherish any resentment.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading “I’m sure Don Ippolito can’t cherish any resentment.
estrangingadjective
making one feel out of place or alienated
From this reading “Now, that’s right, Florida,” said her mother, as the four stood in the pale, estranging moonlight.
Ferris
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From this reading Ferris made a little start forward.
FloridanounUS /ˈflɔːrədə/
a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War
From this reading “Now, that’s right, Florida,” said her mother, as the four stood in the pale, estranging moonlight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He caught her hand in his held it tight, and then pressed it for an instant against his breast.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Ferris made a little start forward.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “Now, that’s right, Florida,” said her mother, as the four stood in the pale, estranging moonlight.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He caught her hand in his held it tight, and then pressed it for an instant against his breast.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He caught her hand in his held it tight, and then pressed it for an instant against his breast.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He caught her hand in his held it tight, and then pressed it for an instant against his breast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He caught her hand in his held it tight, and then pressed it for an instant against his breast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He caught her hand in his held it tight, and then pressed it for an instant against his breast.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m sure Don Ippolito can’t cherish any resentment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He caught her hand in his held it tight, and then pressed it for an instant against his breast.
indescribableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskraɪbəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading “Oh!” said the priest, with an indescribable long, trembling sigh.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading He caught her hand in his held it tight, and then pressed it for an instant against his breast.
Ippolito
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From this reading “I’m sure Don Ippolito can’t cherish any resentment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He caught her hand in his held it tight, and then pressed it for an instant against his breast.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ferris made a little start forward.
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 “Oh!” said the priest, with an indescribable long, trembling sigh.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Ferris made a little start forward.
the light of the Moon
From this reading “Now, that’s right, Florida,” said her mother, as the four stood in the pale, estranging moonlight.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading “Now, that’s right, Florida,” said her mother, as the four stood in the pale, estranging moonlight.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now, that’s right, Florida,” said her mother, as the four stood in the pale, estranging moonlight.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh!” said the priest, with an indescribable long, trembling sigh.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading “Now, that’s right, Florida,” said her mother, as the four stood in the pale, estranging moonlight.
compacted by ironing
From this reading He caught her hand in his held it tight, and then pressed it for an instant against his breast.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading “Oh!” said the priest, with an indescribable long, trembling sigh.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading “I’m sure Don Ippolito can’t cherish any resentment.
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Now, that’s right, Florida,” said her mother, as the four stood in the pale, estranging moonlight.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Oh!” said the priest, with an indescribable long, trembling sigh.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading “Oh!” said the priest, with an indescribable long, trembling sigh.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ferris made a little start forward.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading “Now, that’s right, Florida,” said her mother, as the four stood in the pale, estranging moonlight.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I’m sure Don Ippolito can’t cherish any resentment.
that's
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From this reading “Now, that’s right, Florida,” said her mother, as the four stood in the pale, estranging moonlight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Oh!” said the priest, with an indescribable long, trembling sigh.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He caught her hand in his held it tight, and then pressed it for an instant against his breast.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading He caught her hand in his held it tight, and then pressed it for an instant against his breast.
a shaky motion
From this reading “Oh!” said the priest, with an indescribable long, trembling sigh.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Oh!” said the priest, with an indescribable long, trembling sigh.
