used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’d like you to marry a real man, Di.”
anew
From this reading Diana leaned her head back in the corner and closed her eyes, as the throbbing pain held her breathless again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Diana leaned her head back in the corner and closed her eyes, as the throbbing pain held her breathless again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Diana leaned her head back in the corner and closed her eyes, as the throbbing pain held her breathless again.
for the reason that
From this reading “Dr. Cheyney,” she said, “do you remember the time I cried because you wouldn’t give me the pink capsules?”
belvederenounUS /ˌbelvəˈdɪr/
densely branched Eurasian plant; foliage turns purple-red in autumn
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading Diana leaned her head back in the corner and closed her eyes, as the throbbing pain held her breathless again.
capsulesnounUS /ˈkæpsəlz/
plural of “capsule” — a small container
From this reading “Dr. Cheyney,” she said, “do you remember the time I cried because you wouldn’t give me the pink capsules?”
Cheyney
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From this reading “Dr. Cheyney,” she said, “do you remember the time I cried because you wouldn’t give me the pink capsules?”
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Diana leaned her head back in the corner and closed her eyes, as the throbbing pain held her breathless again.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Diana leaned her head back in the corner and closed her eyes, as the throbbing pain held her breathless again.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Dr. Cheyney,” she said, “do you remember the time I cried because you wouldn’t give me the pink capsules?”
cubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
Di
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From this reading “I’d like you to marry a real man, Di.”
DiananounUS /daɪˈænə/
English aristocrat who was the first wife of Prince Charles; her death in an automobile accident in Paris produced intense national mourning (1961-1997)
From this reading Diana leaned her head back in the corner and closed her eyes, as the throbbing pain held her breathless again.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Dr. Cheyney,” she said, “do you remember the time I cried because you wouldn’t give me the pink capsules?”
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
Dr
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From this reading “Dr. Cheyney,” she said, “do you remember the time I cried because you wouldn’t give me the pink capsules?”
opinion or judgment
From this reading Diana leaned her head back in the corner and closed her eyes, as the throbbing pain held her breathless again.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Dr. Cheyney,” she said, “do you remember the time I cried because you wouldn’t give me the pink capsules?”
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Diana leaned her head back in the corner and closed her eyes, as the throbbing pain held her breathless again.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Diana leaned her head back in the corner and closed her eyes, as the throbbing pain held her breathless again.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Diana leaned her head back in the corner and closed her eyes, as the throbbing pain held her breathless again.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Dr. Cheyney,” she said, “do you remember the time I cried because you wouldn’t give me the pink capsules?”
I'd
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From this reading “I’d like you to marry a real man, Di.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Diana leaned her head back in the corner and closed her eyes, as the throbbing pain held her breathless again.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “I’d like you to marry a real man, Di.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “I’d like you to marry a real man, Di.”
take in marriage
From this reading “I’d like you to marry a real man, Di.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Dr. Cheyney,” she said, “do you remember the time I cried because you wouldn’t give me the pink capsules?”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Diana leaned her head back in the corner and closed her eyes, as the throbbing pain held her breathless again.
a light shade of red
From this reading “Dr. Cheyney,” she said, “do you remember the time I cried because you wouldn’t give me the pink capsules?”
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “I’d like you to marry a real man, Di.”
To recall to mind.
From this reading “Dr. Cheyney,” she said, “do you remember the time I cried because you wouldn’t give me the pink capsules?”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she smiled.
SleekadjectiveUS /sliːk/
well-groomed and neatly tailored; especially too well-groomed
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Then she smiled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she smiled.
throbbingnounUS /ˈθrɑːbɪŋ/
an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)
From this reading Diana leaned her head back in the corner and closed her eyes, as the throbbing pain held her breathless again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Dr. Cheyney,” she said, “do you remember the time I cried because you wouldn’t give me the pink capsules?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
a Caucasian
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
a means of flight or ascent
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
wouldn't
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From this reading “Dr. Cheyney,” she said, “do you remember the time I cried because you wouldn’t give me the pink capsules?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’d like you to marry a real man, Di.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “Sleek young cub!” said the doctor, turning in at the gate that led to the old white house with its two wings and its belvedere.
