used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ulrica responded, with an obvious pretence of misunderstanding his drift.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I meant," he pursued, with a stimulating glance at the fresh, pretty face, highly provocative now with a roguish smile, "a walk with you.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "This lovely day?"
characterized by great determination
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Ulrica responded, with an obvious pretence of misunderstanding his drift.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I meant," he pursued, with a stimulating glance at the fresh, pretty face, highly provocative now with a roguish smile, "a walk with you.
flirtingnounUS /ˈflɜːrtɪŋ/
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading "I meant," he pursued, with a stimulating glance at the fresh, pretty face, highly provocative now with a roguish smile, "a walk with you.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "I meant," he pursued, with a stimulating glance at the fresh, pretty face, highly provocative now with a roguish smile, "a walk with you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I meant," he pursued, with a stimulating glance at the fresh, pretty face, highly provocative now with a roguish smile, "a walk with you.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading "I meant," he pursued, with a stimulating glance at the fresh, pretty face, highly provocative now with a roguish smile, "a walk with you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ulrica responded, with an obvious pretence of misunderstanding his drift.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I meant," he pursued, with a stimulating glance at the fresh, pretty face, highly provocative now with a roguish smile, "a walk with you.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Yes, it is quite a treat."
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "This lovely day?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I meant," he pursued, with a stimulating glance at the fresh, pretty face, highly provocative now with a roguish smile, "a walk with you.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading Ulrica responded, with an obvious pretence of misunderstanding his drift.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I meant," he pursued, with a stimulating glance at the fresh, pretty face, highly provocative now with a roguish smile, "a walk with you.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading Ulrica responded, with an obvious pretence of misunderstanding his drift.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ulrica responded, with an obvious pretence of misunderstanding his drift.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
Peckover
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From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
pretencenoun
a false or unsupportable quality
From this reading Ulrica responded, with an obvious pretence of misunderstanding his drift.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "I meant," he pursued, with a stimulating glance at the fresh, pretty face, highly provocative now with a roguish smile, "a walk with you.
provocativeadjectiveUS /proʊˈvɑːkətɪv/
serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate; stimulating discussion or exciting controversy
From this reading "I meant," he pursued, with a stimulating glance at the fresh, pretty face, highly provocative now with a roguish smile, "a walk with you.
a person who is being chased
From this reading "I meant," he pursued, with a stimulating glance at the fresh, pretty face, highly provocative now with a roguish smile, "a walk with you.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Yes, it is quite a treat."
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Ulrica responded, with an obvious pretence of misunderstanding his drift.
roguishadjective
playful in an appealingly bold way
From this reading "I meant," he pursued, with a stimulating glance at the fresh, pretty face, highly provocative now with a roguish smile, "a walk with you.
small-talk
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From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "I meant," he pursued, with a stimulating glance at the fresh, pretty face, highly provocative now with a roguish smile, "a walk with you.
stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading "I meant," he pursued, with a stimulating glance at the fresh, pretty face, highly provocative now with a roguish smile, "a walk with you.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I meant," he pursued, with a stimulating glance at the fresh, pretty face, highly provocative now with a roguish smile, "a walk with you.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
interact in a certain way
From this reading "Yes, it is quite a treat."
Ulrica
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From this reading Ulrica responded, with an obvious pretence of misunderstanding his drift.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "I meant," he pursued, with a stimulating glance at the fresh, pretty face, highly provocative now with a roguish smile, "a walk with you.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ulrica responded, with an obvious pretence of misunderstanding his drift.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "This is a real pleasure to me," Peckover remarked, determined to get on flirting terms without wasting precious time in preliminary small-talk.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, it is quite a treat."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I meant," he pursued, with a stimulating glance at the fresh, pretty face, highly provocative now with a roguish smile, "a walk with you.
