used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bonnibel Vere closed her book and sprang up with a blush and smile of pleasure.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am just dying to talk to some one."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bonnibel Vere closed her book and sprang up with a blush and smile of pleasure.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Woman-like!" answered Leslie Dane, laughing, as he assisted her to a seat.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Woman-like!" answered Leslie Dane, laughing, as he assisted her to a seat.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading "Woman-like!" answered Leslie Dane, laughing, as he assisted her to a seat.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "I suppose you never find your high majesty in a like predicament," said she, rather pettishly, as the skiff swept out into the blue, encircling waves.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Bonnibel Vere closed her book and sprang up with a blush and smile of pleasure.
Bonnibel
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From this reading Bonnibel Vere closed her book and sprang up with a blush and smile of pleasure.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Bonnibel Vere closed her book and sprang up with a blush and smile of pleasure.
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading "Of course you know that I cannot refuse the invitation," said she, brightly.
cannot
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From this reading "Of course you know that I cannot refuse the invitation," said she, brightly.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Bonnibel Vere closed her book and sprang up with a blush and smile of pleasure.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course you know that I cannot refuse the invitation," said she, brightly.
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading "Woman-like!" answered Leslie Dane, laughing, as he assisted her to a seat.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading "I am just dying to talk to some one."
encirclingadjectiveUS /enˈsɜːrkəlɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading "I suppose you never find your high majesty in a like predicament," said she, rather pettishly, as the skiff swept out into the blue, encircling waves.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I suppose you never find your high majesty in a like predicament," said she, rather pettishly, as the skiff swept out into the blue, encircling waves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Woman-like!" answered Leslie Dane, laughing, as he assisted her to a seat.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bonnibel Vere closed her book and sprang up with a blush and smile of pleasure.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "I suppose you never find your high majesty in a like predicament," said she, rather pettishly, as the skiff swept out into the blue, encircling waves.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Of course you know that I cannot refuse the invitation," said she, brightly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I suppose you never find your high majesty in a like predicament," said she, rather pettishly, as the skiff swept out into the blue, encircling waves.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I suppose you never find your high majesty in a like predicament," said she, rather pettishly, as the skiff swept out into the blue, encircling waves.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading "Of course you know that I cannot refuse the invitation," said she, brightly.
and nothing more
From this reading "I am just dying to talk to some one."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Of course you know that I cannot refuse the invitation," said she, brightly.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading "Woman-like!" answered Leslie Dane, laughing, as he assisted her to a seat.
Leslie
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From this reading "Woman-like!" answered Leslie Dane, laughing, as he assisted her to a seat.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I suppose you never find your high majesty in a like predicament," said she, rather pettishly, as the skiff swept out into the blue, encircling waves.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading "I suppose you never find your high majesty in a like predicament," said she, rather pettishly, as the skiff swept out into the blue, encircling waves.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I suppose you never find your high majesty in a like predicament," said she, rather pettishly, as the skiff swept out into the blue, encircling waves.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bonnibel Vere closed her book and sprang up with a blush and smile of pleasure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I am just dying to talk to some one."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I suppose you never find your high majesty in a like predicament," said she, rather pettishly, as the skiff swept out into the blue, encircling waves.
pettishlyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading "I suppose you never find your high majesty in a like predicament," said she, rather pettishly, as the skiff swept out into the blue, encircling waves.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Bonnibel Vere closed her book and sprang up with a blush and smile of pleasure.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading "I suppose you never find your high majesty in a like predicament," said she, rather pettishly, as the skiff swept out into the blue, encircling waves.
on the contrary
From this reading "I suppose you never find your high majesty in a like predicament," said she, rather pettishly, as the skiff swept out into the blue, encircling waves.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading "Of course you know that I cannot refuse the invitation," said she, brightly.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Of course you know that I cannot refuse the invitation," said she, brightly.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "Woman-like!" answered Leslie Dane, laughing, as he assisted her to a seat.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Of course you know that I cannot refuse the invitation," said she, brightly.
skiffnounUS /skɪf/
any of various small boats propelled by oars or by sails or by a motor
From this reading "I suppose you never find your high majesty in a like predicament," said she, rather pettishly, as the skiff swept out into the blue, encircling waves.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Bonnibel Vere closed her book and sprang up with a blush and smile of pleasure.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "I am just dying to talk to some one."
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Bonnibel Vere closed her book and sprang up with a blush and smile of pleasure.
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose you never find your high majesty in a like predicament," said she, rather pettishly, as the skiff swept out into the blue, encircling waves.
possessing sweep
From this reading "I suppose you never find your high majesty in a like predicament," said she, rather pettishly, as the skiff swept out into the blue, encircling waves.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "I am just dying to talk to some one."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Of course you know that I cannot refuse the invitation," said she, brightly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Of course you know that I cannot refuse the invitation," said she, brightly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am just dying to talk to some one."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bonnibel Vere closed her book and sprang up with a blush and smile of pleasure.
Vere
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From this reading Bonnibel Vere closed her book and sprang up with a blush and smile of pleasure.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading "I suppose you never find your high majesty in a like predicament," said she, rather pettishly, as the skiff swept out into the blue, encircling waves.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bonnibel Vere closed her book and sprang up with a blush and smile of pleasure.
Woman-like
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From this reading "Woman-like!" answered Leslie Dane, laughing, as he assisted her to a seat.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Of course you know that I cannot refuse the invitation," said she, brightly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I suppose you never find your high majesty in a like predicament," said she, rather pettishly, as the skiff swept out into the blue, encircling waves.
