used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A merry Christmas, Bonnibel, and many happy returns of the day."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "A merry Christmas, Bonnibel, and many happy returns of the day."
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Thank you, Felise," she answered wearily, "though your wishes can scarcely bear fruit to-day."
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
have
From this reading "Thank you, Felise," she answered wearily, "though your wishes can scarcely bear fruit to-day."
Bonnibel
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From this reading "A merry Christmas, Bonnibel, and many happy returns of the day."
braidsnounUS /breɪdz/
plural of “braid” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Thank you, Felise," she answered wearily, "though your wishes can scarcely bear fruit to-day."
cat-like
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From this reading Felise Herbert was entering with her cat-like steps and a deceitful smile wreathing her thin lips.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading "A merry Christmas, Bonnibel, and many happy returns of the day."
the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "A merry Christmas, Bonnibel, and many happy returns of the day."
deceitfuladjectiveUS /dəˈsiːtfəl/
intended to deceive
From this reading Felise Herbert was entering with her cat-like steps and a deceitful smile wreathing her thin lips.
dressing-room
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From this reading Bonnibel Vere, lying helplessly on the sofa in her dressing-room, looked up with a start of surprise.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
easy-chair
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From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Felise Herbert was entering with her cat-like steps and a deceitful smile wreathing her thin lips.
Felise
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From this reading Felise Herbert was entering with her cat-like steps and a deceitful smile wreathing her thin lips.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading "Thank you, Felise," she answered wearily, "though your wishes can scarcely bear fruit to-day."
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "A merry Christmas, Bonnibel, and many happy returns of the day."
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading Bonnibel Vere, lying helplessly on the sofa in her dressing-room, looked up with a start of surprise.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Bonnibel Vere, lying helplessly on the sofa in her dressing-room, looked up with a start of surprise.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading Felise Herbert was entering with her cat-like steps and a deceitful smile wreathing her thin lips.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bonnibel Vere, lying helplessly on the sofa in her dressing-room, looked up with a start of surprise.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
liningnounUS /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Felise Herbert was entering with her cat-like steps and a deceitful smile wreathing her thin lips.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Bonnibel Vere, lying helplessly on the sofa in her dressing-room, looked up with a start of surprise.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Bonnibel Vere, lying helplessly on the sofa in her dressing-room, looked up with a start of surprise.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "A merry Christmas, Bonnibel, and many happy returns of the day."
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "A merry Christmas, Bonnibel, and many happy returns of the day."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A merry Christmas, Bonnibel, and many happy returns of the day."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bonnibel Vere, lying helplessly on the sofa in her dressing-room, looked up with a start of surprise.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading "A merry Christmas, Bonnibel, and many happy returns of the day."
only a very short time before
From this reading "Thank you, Felise," she answered wearily, "though your wishes can scarcely bear fruit to-day."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Thank you, Felise," she answered wearily, "though your wishes can scarcely bear fruit to-day."
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Felise Herbert was entering with her cat-like steps and a deceitful smile wreathing her thin lips.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Bonnibel Vere, lying helplessly on the sofa in her dressing-room, looked up with a start of surprise.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Bonnibel Vere, lying helplessly on the sofa in her dressing-room, looked up with a start of surprise.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Felise Herbert was entering with her cat-like steps and a deceitful smile wreathing her thin lips.
a state of acute pain
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Bonnibel Vere, lying helplessly on the sofa in her dressing-room, looked up with a start of surprise.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you, Felise," she answered wearily, "though your wishes can scarcely bear fruit to-day."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "A merry Christmas, Bonnibel, and many happy returns of the day."
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Felise Herbert was entering with her cat-like steps and a deceitful smile wreathing her thin lips.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Thank you, Felise," she answered wearily, "though your wishes can scarcely bear fruit to-day."
to-day
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From this reading "Thank you, Felise," she answered wearily, "though your wishes can scarcely bear fruit to-day."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bonnibel Vere, lying helplessly on the sofa in her dressing-room, looked up with a start of surprise.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
Vere
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From this reading Bonnibel Vere, lying helplessly on the sofa in her dressing-room, looked up with a start of surprise.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading "Are you suffering so much pain to-day?" asked Felise, dropping into an easy-chair and resting her head with its crown of dark braids against its violet velvet lining.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Felise Herbert was entering with her cat-like steps and a deceitful smile wreathing her thin lips.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading "Thank you, Felise," she answered wearily, "though your wishes can scarcely bear fruit to-day."
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "Thank you, Felise," she answered wearily, "though your wishes can scarcely bear fruit to-day."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bonnibel Vere, lying helplessly on the sofa in her dressing-room, looked up with a start of surprise.
wreathing
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From this reading Felise Herbert was entering with her cat-like steps and a deceitful smile wreathing her thin lips.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you, Felise," she answered wearily, "though your wishes can scarcely bear fruit to-day."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you, Felise," she answered wearily, "though your wishes can scarcely bear fruit to-day."
