used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'll bet anything," whispered Angel, over The Seraph's curls, "that it's a telegram from father saying that he's coming to fetch us!
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Angel and I slipped into our places at the long book-littered table, on either side of The Seraph.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading Angel and I slipped into our places at the long book-littered table, on either side of The Seraph.
any thing at all
From this reading "I'll bet anything," whispered Angel, over The Seraph's curls, "that it's a telegram from father saying that he's coming to fetch us!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Angel and I slipped into our places at the long book-littered table, on either side of The Seraph.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading "I'll bet anything," whispered Angel, over The Seraph's curls, "that it's a telegram from father saying that he's coming to fetch us!
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
book-littered
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From this reading Angel and I slipped into our places at the long book-littered table, on either side of The Seraph.
cause to be bored
From this reading He bore them with good humour and stoicism.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading "You may take your seats," said Mrs. Handsomebody coldly, to us.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "I'll bet anything," whispered Angel, over The Seraph's curls, "that it's a telegram from father saying that he's coming to fetch us!
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading "I'll bet anything," whispered Angel, over The Seraph's curls, "that it's a telegram from father saying that he's coming to fetch us!
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
one or the other of two
From this reading Angel and I slipped into our places at the long book-littered table, on either side of The Seraph.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I'll bet anything," whispered Angel, over The Seraph's curls, "that it's a telegram from father saying that he's coming to fetch us!
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading "I'll bet anything," whispered Angel, over The Seraph's curls, "that it's a telegram from father saying that he's coming to fetch us!
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
many times at short intervals
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I'll bet anything," whispered Angel, over The Seraph's curls, "that it's a telegram from father saying that he's coming to fetch us!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He bore them with good humour and stoicism.
Handsomebody
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From this reading "You may take your seats," said Mrs. Handsomebody coldly, to us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He bore them with good humour and stoicism.
he's
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From this reading "I'll bet anything," whispered Angel, over The Seraph's curls, "that it's a telegram from father saying that he's coming to fetch us!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading He bore them with good humour and stoicism.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Angel and I slipped into our places at the long book-littered table, on either side of The Seraph.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll bet anything," whispered Angel, over The Seraph's curls, "that it's a telegram from father saying that he's coming to fetch us!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
intercoursenounUS /ˈɪntərkɔːrs/
communication between individuals
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Angel and I slipped into our places at the long book-littered table, on either side of The Seraph.
it's
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From this reading "I'll bet anything," whispered Angel, over The Seraph's curls, "that it's a telegram from father saying that he's coming to fetch us!
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Angel and I slipped into our places at the long book-littered table, on either side of The Seraph.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You may take your seats," said Mrs. Handsomebody coldly, to us.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "You may take your seats," said Mrs. Handsomebody coldly, to us.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
obstaclenounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Angel and I slipped into our places at the long book-littered table, on either side of The Seraph.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Angel and I slipped into our places at the long book-littered table, on either side of The Seraph.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Angel and I slipped into our places at the long book-littered table, on either side of The Seraph.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I'll bet anything," whispered Angel, over The Seraph's curls, "that it's a telegram from father saying that he's coming to fetch us!
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
pelletsnounUS /ˈpeləts/
plural of “pellet” — a small sphere
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
a human being
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Angel and I slipped into our places at the long book-littered table, on either side of The Seraph.
pleasantriesnounUS /ˈplezəntriz/
plural of “pleasantry” — an agreeable or amusing remark
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
plumpadjectiveUS /plʌmp/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
punchesnounUS /ˈpʌntʃɪz/
plural of “punch” — (boxing) a blow with the fist
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
recipientnounUS /rəˈsɪpiənt/
a person who receives something
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You may take your seats," said Mrs. Handsomebody coldly, to us.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I'll bet anything," whispered Angel, over The Seraph's curls, "that it's a telegram from father saying that he's coming to fetch us!
an educational institution
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading "You may take your seats," said Mrs. Handsomebody coldly, to us.
Seraphnoun
an angel of the first order; usually portrayed as the winged head of a child
From this reading Angel and I slipped into our places at the long book-littered table, on either side of The Seraph.
Seraph's
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From this reading "I'll bet anything," whispered Angel, over The Seraph's curls, "that it's a telegram from father saying that he's coming to fetch us!
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Angel and I slipped into our places at the long book-littered table, on either side of The Seraph.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Angel and I slipped into our places at the long book-littered table, on either side of The Seraph.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
stoicismnounUS /ˈstoʊ.ɪ.sɪ.zəm/
An ancient Greek and Roman philosophy holding that virtue is the only true good, and that emotional self-control leads to inner serenity.
From this reading He bore them with good humour and stoicism.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Angel and I slipped into our places at the long book-littered table, on either side of The Seraph.
carry out
From this reading "You may take your seats," said Mrs. Handsomebody coldly, to us.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading "I'll bet anything," whispered Angel, over The Seraph's curls, "that it's a telegram from father saying that he's coming to fetch us!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Angel and I slipped into our places at the long book-littered table, on either side of The Seraph.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He bore them with good humour and stoicism.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You may take your seats," said Mrs. Handsomebody coldly, to us.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
unoffendingadjective
not offending
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You may take your seats," said Mrs. Handsomebody coldly, to us.
under normal conditions
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading We were thus placed, in order that his small plump person should prove an obstacle to familiar intercourse between Angel and myself during school hours; and, as our intercourse usually took the form of punches in the short ribs, or wet paper pellets aimed at an unoffending nose, The Seraph was frequently the recipient of such pleasantries.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "I'll bet anything," whispered Angel, over The Seraph's curls, "that it's a telegram from father saying that he's coming to fetch us!
in the company of; together with
From this reading He bore them with good humour and stoicism.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You may take your seats," said Mrs. Handsomebody coldly, to us.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You may take your seats," said Mrs. Handsomebody coldly, to us.
