(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading That I, his wife, should ever write such words seems almost unbelievable.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading I shrink from the thought of meeting the look of happiness in his blue eyes, of hearing the joyous ring of his voice, of seeing the whimsical, crooked smile on his lips.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading I am not yet brave enough to smile.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, oh--I am not ready for him!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading I shrink from the thought of meeting the look of happiness in his blue eyes, of hearing the joyous ring of his voice, of seeing the whimsical, crooked smile on his lips.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
Dimbie
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From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I am not yet brave enough to smile.
at any time
From this reading That I, his wife, should ever write such words seems almost unbelievable.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I shrink from the thought of meeting the look of happiness in his blue eyes, of hearing the joyous ring of his voice, of seeing the whimsical, crooked smile on his lips.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, oh--I am not ready for him!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I shrink from the thought of meeting the look of happiness in his blue eyes, of hearing the joyous ring of his voice, of seeing the whimsical, crooked smile on his lips.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading I shrink from the thought of meeting the look of happiness in his blue eyes, of hearing the joyous ring of his voice, of seeing the whimsical, crooked smile on his lips.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading I shrink from the thought of meeting the look of happiness in his blue eyes, of hearing the joyous ring of his voice, of seeing the whimsical, crooked smile on his lips.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, oh--I am not ready for him!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That I, his wife, should ever write such words seems almost unbelievable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I shrink from the thought of meeting the look of happiness in his blue eyes, of hearing the joyous ring of his voice, of seeing the whimsical, crooked smile on his lips.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
joyousadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪəs/
full of or characterized by joy
From this reading I shrink from the thought of meeting the look of happiness in his blue eyes, of hearing the joyous ring of his voice, of seeing the whimsical, crooked smile on his lips.
immediately past
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading I shrink from the thought of meeting the look of happiness in his blue eyes, of hearing the joyous ring of his voice, of seeing the whimsical, crooked smile on his lips.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I shrink from the thought of meeting the look of happiness in his blue eyes, of hearing the joyous ring of his voice, of seeing the whimsical, crooked smile on his lips.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading I shrink from the thought of meeting the look of happiness in his blue eyes, of hearing the joyous ring of his voice, of seeing the whimsical, crooked smile on his lips.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I shrink from the thought of meeting the look of happiness in his blue eyes, of hearing the joyous ring of his voice, of seeing the whimsical, crooked smile on his lips.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading But, oh--I am not ready for him!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading But, oh--I am not ready for him!
REALISEDadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading I shrink from the thought of meeting the look of happiness in his blue eyes, of hearing the joyous ring of his voice, of seeing the whimsical, crooked smile on his lips.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading I shrink from the thought of meeting the look of happiness in his blue eyes, of hearing the joyous ring of his voice, of seeing the whimsical, crooked smile on his lips.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That I, his wife, should ever write such words seems almost unbelievable.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That I, his wife, should ever write such words seems almost unbelievable.
shrinkverbUS /ʃrɪŋk/
wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading I shrink from the thought of meeting the look of happiness in his blue eyes, of hearing the joyous ring of his voice, of seeing the whimsical, crooked smile on his lips.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading I am not yet brave enough to smile.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That I, his wife, should ever write such words seems almost unbelievable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That I, his wife, should ever write such words seems almost unbelievable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I shrink from the thought of meeting the look of happiness in his blue eyes, of hearing the joyous ring of his voice, of seeing the whimsical, crooked smile on his lips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
unbelievableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnbəˈliːvəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading That I, his wife, should ever write such words seems almost unbelievable.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I shrink from the thought of meeting the look of happiness in his blue eyes, of hearing the joyous ring of his voice, of seeing the whimsical, crooked smile on his lips.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
whimsicaladjectiveUS /ˈwɪmzɪkəl/
determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason
From this reading I shrink from the thought of meeting the look of happiness in his blue eyes, of hearing the joyous ring of his voice, of seeing the whimsical, crooked smile on his lips.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading That I, his wife, should ever write such words seems almost unbelievable.
the words that are spoken
From this reading That I, his wife, should ever write such words seems almost unbelievable.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading MY WORST FEARS ARE REALISED The day has come at last on which Dimbie is to return, and--I am not glad.
produce a literary work
From this reading That I, his wife, should ever write such words seems almost unbelievable.
but in spite of that
From this reading I am not yet brave enough to smile.
