used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was so innocent about her little vanities, and conducted them with such child-like complacency, that the girls tolerated them quite good humoredly, and even assisted sometimes.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It generally took three of them to urge Fil through her toilet in the mornings and drag her down to breakfast in time.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They stuck to one another nobly, though often in the teeth of great inconvenience.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading She was so innocent about her little vanities, and conducted them with such child-like complacency, that the girls tolerated them quite good humoredly, and even assisted sometimes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
bed-clothes
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From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading It generally took three of them to urge Fil through her toilet in the mornings and drag her down to breakfast in time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
child-like
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From this reading She was so innocent about her little vanities, and conducted them with such child-like complacency, that the girls tolerated them quite good humoredly, and even assisted sometimes.
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
complacencynounUS /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading She was so innocent about her little vanities, and conducted them with such child-like complacency, that the girls tolerated them quite good humoredly, and even assisted sometimes.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading She was so innocent about her little vanities, and conducted them with such child-like complacency, that the girls tolerated them quite good humoredly, and even assisted sometimes.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
creamnounUS /kriːm/
the best people or things in a group
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
cucumbernounUS /ˈkjuːkəmbər/
a melon vine of the genus Cucumis; cultivated from earliest times for its cylindrical green fruit
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
dabbingverbUS /ˈdæbɪŋ/
inflected form of “dab” — apply (usually a liquid) to a surface
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
dawdleverbUS /ˈdɔːdəl/
take one's time; proceed slowly
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading It generally took three of them to urge Fil through her toilet in the mornings and drag her down to breakfast in time.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading It generally took three of them to urge Fil through her toilet in the mornings and drag her down to breakfast in time.
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
divisible by two
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
Fil
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From this reading It generally took three of them to urge Fil through her toilet in the mornings and drag her down to breakfast in time.
FoursomenounUS /ˈfɔːrsəm/
four people considered as a unit
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
FrolicnounUS /ˈfrɑːlɪk/
gay or light-hearted recreational activity for diversion or amusement
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It generally took three of them to urge Fil through her toilet in the mornings and drag her down to breakfast in time.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She was so innocent about her little vanities, and conducted them with such child-like complacency, that the girls tolerated them quite good humoredly, and even assisted sometimes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was so innocent about her little vanities, and conducted them with such child-like complacency, that the girls tolerated them quite good humoredly, and even assisted sometimes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They stuck to one another nobly, though often in the teeth of great inconvenience.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
HostelnounUS /ˈhɑːstəl/
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
humoredly
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From this reading She was so innocent about her little vanities, and conducted them with such child-like complacency, that the girls tolerated them quite good humoredly, and even assisted sometimes.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They stuck to one another nobly, though often in the teeth of great inconvenience.
inconveniencenounUS /ˌɪnkənˈviːnjəns/
an inconvenient discomfort
From this reading They stuck to one another nobly, though often in the teeth of great inconvenience.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading She was so innocent about her little vanities, and conducted them with such child-like complacency, that the girls tolerated them quite good humoredly, and even assisted sometimes.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
institutedverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːtɪd/
past form of “institute” — set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It generally took three of them to urge Fil through her toilet in the mornings and drag her down to breakfast in time.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was so innocent about her little vanities, and conducted them with such child-like complacency, that the girls tolerated them quite good humoredly, and even assisted sometimes.
manicureverbUS /ˈmænɪkjər/
trim carefully and neatly
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
mercilesslyadverbUS /ˈmɜːrsələsli/
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
morningsnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋz/
plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It generally took three of them to urge Fil through her toilet in the mornings and drag her down to breakfast in time.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
noblyadverbUS /ˈnɑːbli/
in a noble manner
From this reading They stuck to one another nobly, though often in the teeth of great inconvenience.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They stuck to one another nobly, though often in the teeth of great inconvenience.
many times at short intervals
From this reading They stuck to one another nobly, though often in the teeth of great inconvenience.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They stuck to one another nobly, though often in the teeth of great inconvenience.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
others
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From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
having a point
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
room-mates
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From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
sleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading She was so innocent about her little vanities, and conducted them with such child-like complacency, that the girls tolerated them quite good humoredly, and even assisted sometimes.
in the near future
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
caught or fixed
From this reading They stuck to one another nobly, though often in the teeth of great inconvenience.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She was so innocent about her little vanities, and conducted them with such child-like complacency, that the girls tolerated them quite good humoredly, and even assisted sometimes.
superfluousadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpərflwʌs/
serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading They stuck to one another nobly, though often in the teeth of great inconvenience.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They stuck to one another nobly, though often in the teeth of great inconvenience.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They stuck to one another nobly, though often in the teeth of great inconvenience.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It generally took three of them to urge Fil through her toilet in the mornings and drag her down to breakfast in time.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It generally took three of them to urge Fil through her toilet in the mornings and drag her down to breakfast in time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It generally took three of them to urge Fil through her toilet in the mornings and drag her down to breakfast in time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They stuck to one another nobly, though often in the teeth of great inconvenience.
toiletnounUS /ˈtɔɪlət/
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading It generally took three of them to urge Fil through her toilet in the mornings and drag her down to breakfast in time.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading She was so innocent about her little vanities, and conducted them with such child-like complacency, that the girls tolerated them quite good humoredly, and even assisted sometimes.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It generally took three of them to urge Fil through her toilet in the mornings and drag her down to breakfast in time.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
urgeverbUS /ɜːrdʒ/
force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading It generally took three of them to urge Fil through her toilet in the mornings and drag her down to breakfast in time.
vanitiesnounUS /ˈvænətiz/
plural of “vanity” — feelings of excessive pride
From this reading She was so innocent about her little vanities, and conducted them with such child-like complacency, that the girls tolerated them quite good humoredly, and even assisted sometimes.
VeritynounUS /ˈverəti/
conformity to reality or actuality
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
at the time that
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
whiskverbUS /wɪsk/
move somewhere quickly
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
whisking
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From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Hostel Frolic "The Foursome League," which Verity had instituted with her room-mates at the hostel, was kept by them as a solemn compact.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was always so terribly sleepy at seven o'clock, and so positive that she could whisk through her dressing in ten minutes, and that it was quite unnecessary to get up so soon: even when the others mercilessly pulled the bed-clothes from her, and pointed to their watches, she would dawdle instead of "whisking," and spend much superfluous time over manicure or dabbing on cucumber cream to improve her complexion.
