used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND MRS.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
attractiveadjectiveUS /əˈtræktɪv/
pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm
From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
avoidedverbUS /əˈvɔɪdɪd/
past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Or if he did, his eyes had been so blurred that he had seen two of her--and avoided both.
back-biting
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From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Or if he did, his eyes had been so blurred that he had seen two of her--and avoided both.
blurredadjectiveUS /blɜːrd/
indistinct or hazy in outline
From this reading Or if he did, his eyes had been so blurred that he had seen two of her--and avoided both.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Or if he did, his eyes had been so blurred that he had seen two of her--and avoided both.
compensationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpənˈseɪʃən/
something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)
From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Or if he did, his eyes had been so blurred that he had seen two of her--and avoided both.
ever-vivid
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From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Or if he did, his eyes had been so blurred that he had seen two of her--and avoided both.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LITTLE JIMMIE Mrs. Sammy Whitcomb had longed for the sweet privilege of squaring matters with Mrs. Jimmie Wellington.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LITTLE JIMMIE Mrs. Sammy Whitcomb had longed for the sweet privilege of squaring matters with Mrs. Jimmie Wellington.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Or if he did, his eyes had been so blurred that he had seen two of her--and avoided both.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Or if he did, his eyes had been so blurred that he had seen two of her--and avoided both.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Or if he did, his eyes had been so blurred that he had seen two of her--and avoided both.
JIMMIE
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From this reading LITTLE JIMMIE Mrs. Sammy Whitcomb had longed for the sweet privilege of squaring matters with Mrs. Jimmie Wellington.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading LITTLE JIMMIE Mrs. Sammy Whitcomb had longed for the sweet privilege of squaring matters with Mrs. Jimmie Wellington.
longedverbUS /lɔːŋd/
past form of “long” — desire strongly or persistently
From this reading LITTLE JIMMIE Mrs. Sammy Whitcomb had longed for the sweet privilege of squaring matters with Mrs. Jimmie Wellington.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading LITTLE JIMMIE Mrs. Sammy Whitcomb had longed for the sweet privilege of squaring matters with Mrs. Jimmie Wellington.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AND MRS.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LITTLE JIMMIE Mrs. Sammy Whitcomb had longed for the sweet privilege of squaring matters with Mrs. Jimmie Wellington.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or if he did, his eyes had been so blurred that he had seen two of her--and avoided both.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading LITTLE JIMMIE Mrs. Sammy Whitcomb had longed for the sweet privilege of squaring matters with Mrs. Jimmie Wellington.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
Sammy
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From this reading LITTLE JIMMIE Mrs. Sammy Whitcomb had longed for the sweet privilege of squaring matters with Mrs. Jimmie Wellington.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Or if he did, his eyes had been so blurred that he had seen two of her--and avoided both.
shrugsnounUS /ʃrʌɡz/
plural of “shrug” — a gesture involving the shoulders
From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
shuddersnounUS /ˈʃʌdərz/
plural of “shudder” — an almost pleasurable sensation of fright
From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
SneersnounUS /snɪrz/
plural of “sneer” — a facial expression of contempt or scorn; the upper lip curls
From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Or if he did, his eyes had been so blurred that he had seen two of her--and avoided both.
squaringverbUS /ˈskwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “square” — make square
From this reading LITTLE JIMMIE Mrs. Sammy Whitcomb had longed for the sweet privilege of squaring matters with Mrs. Jimmie Wellington.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading LITTLE JIMMIE Mrs. Sammy Whitcomb had longed for the sweet privilege of squaring matters with Mrs. Jimmie Wellington.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LITTLE JIMMIE Mrs. Sammy Whitcomb had longed for the sweet privilege of squaring matters with Mrs. Jimmie Wellington.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Or if he did, his eyes had been so blurred that he had seen two of her--and avoided both.
WellingtonnounUS /ˈwelɪŋtən/
British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading LITTLE JIMMIE Mrs. Sammy Whitcomb had longed for the sweet privilege of squaring matters with Mrs. Jimmie Wellington.
Wellington'snounUS /ˈwelɪŋtənz/
possessive form of “wellington” — British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sneers and back-biting, shrugs and shudders of contempt were poor compensation for the ever-vivid fact that Mrs. Wellington had proved attractive to her Sammy while Mrs. Wellington's Jimmie never looked at Mrs. Whitcomb.
Whitcomb
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From this reading LITTLE JIMMIE Mrs. Sammy Whitcomb had longed for the sweet privilege of squaring matters with Mrs. Jimmie Wellington.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LITTLE JIMMIE Mrs. Sammy Whitcomb had longed for the sweet privilege of squaring matters with Mrs. Jimmie Wellington.
