used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
AladdinnounUS /æˈlædɪn/
in the Arabian Nights a boy who acquires a magic lamp from which he can summon a genie
From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
any thing at all
From this reading Besides, Mary Duff was so sweet, so winsome, that George found it hard to refuse anything that she asked; so he played "house" with a will, and enjoyed it nearly as much as she.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading The guest was evidently pleased with the arrangement, for he ate heartily of the delicious green things that he found in his apartment.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The guest was evidently pleased with the arrangement, for he ate heartily of the delicious green things that he found in his apartment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Besides, Mary Duff was so sweet, so winsome, that George found it hard to refuse anything that she asked; so he played "house" with a will, and enjoyed it nearly as much as she.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading The guest was evidently pleased with the arrangement, for he ate heartily of the delicious green things that he found in his apartment.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, Mary Duff was so sweet, so winsome, that George found it hard to refuse anything that she asked; so he played "house" with a will, and enjoyed it nearly as much as she.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
confined by bonds
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The guest was evidently pleased with the arrangement, for he ate heartily of the delicious green things that he found in his apartment.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
don't
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From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
DuffnounUS /dʌf/
a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron
From this reading Besides, Mary Duff was so sweet, so winsome, that George found it hard to refuse anything that she asked; so he played "house" with a will, and enjoyed it nearly as much as she.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
take in solid food
From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Besides, Mary Duff was so sweet, so winsome, that George found it hard to refuse anything that she asked; so he played "house" with a will, and enjoyed it nearly as much as she.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The guest was evidently pleased with the arrangement, for he ate heartily of the delicious green things that he found in his apartment.
a social unit living together
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The guest was evidently pleased with the arrangement, for he ate heartily of the delicious green things that he found in his apartment.
set up or found
From this reading Besides, Mary Duff was so sweet, so winsome, that George found it hard to refuse anything that she asked; so he played "house" with a will, and enjoyed it nearly as much as she.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
brought together in one place
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
girlishadjectiveUS /ˈɡɜːrlɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young girl
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The guest was evidently pleased with the arrangement, for he ate heartily of the delicious green things that he found in his apartment.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading The guest was evidently pleased with the arrangement, for he ate heartily of the delicious green things that he found in his apartment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Besides, Mary Duff was so sweet, so winsome, that George found it hard to refuse anything that she asked; so he played "house" with a will, and enjoyed it nearly as much as she.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading The guest was evidently pleased with the arrangement, for he ate heartily of the delicious green things that he found in his apartment.
Heatheress
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From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
how
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From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
I'll
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From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
and nothing more
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
Let's
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From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Besides, Mary Duff was so sweet, so winsome, that George found it hard to refuse anything that she asked; so he played "house" with a will, and enjoyed it nearly as much as she.
not any; not one
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
pastimesnounUS /ˈpæstaɪmz/
plural of “pastime” — a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Besides, Mary Duff was so sweet, so winsome, that George found it hard to refuse anything that she asked; so he played "house" with a will, and enjoyed it nearly as much as she.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading The guest was evidently pleased with the arrangement, for he ate heartily of the delicious green things that he found in his apartment.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading Besides, Mary Duff was so sweet, so winsome, that George found it hard to refuse anything that she asked; so he played "house" with a will, and enjoyed it nearly as much as she.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
an educational institution
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Besides, Mary Duff was so sweet, so winsome, that George found it hard to refuse anything that she asked; so he played "house" with a will, and enjoyed it nearly as much as she.
carry out
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The guest was evidently pleased with the arrangement, for he ate heartily of the delicious green things that he found in his apartment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
someone who visits
From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
winsomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnsəm/
charming in a childlike or naive way
From this reading Besides, Mary Duff was so sweet, so winsome, that George found it hard to refuse anything that she asked; so he played "house" with a will, and enjoyed it nearly as much as she.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
writhedadjectiveUS /rɪθd/
twisted (especially as in pain or struggle)
From this reading Now George would have writhed with shame had the boys at school heard of his entering into such girlish pastimes as this, but Mary was always so ready to join any game that he suggested, no matter how much she might dislike it, that he felt in duty bound to play her plays a part of the time.
an affirmative
From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Let's play house while we eat, and I'll be the mother, and you be the father, and Heatheress will be the baby, and Aladdin--oh, yes, Aladdin will be the visitor."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Mr. Aladdin," called Mistress Mary, as she gathered her family about the board, "please don't take the trouble to come downstairs; I have just sent your luncheon up to your room."
