touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Patricia, home from school for the Easter vacation, slouched against Mary Delia's door as she put her question.
applicableadjectiveUS /ˈæpləkəbəl/
capable of being applied; having relevance
From this reading She was still sallow, but the reproach of "pimply little gnome" was no longer applicable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Patricia, home from school for the Easter vacation, slouched against Mary Delia's door as she put her question.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Her meagre face had filled out; the lines of her slim figure had become firmer, more gracious; the knowing eyes deeper of hue, more veiled of intent.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The child had begun to take on the florescence of the woman.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was still sallow, but the reproach of "pimply little gnome" was no longer applicable.
a young person of either sex
From this reading The child had begun to take on the florescence of the woman.
Con's
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From this reading "Who's the princely party holding Con's hand in the library?"
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Her meagre face had filled out; the lines of her slim figure had become firmer, more gracious; the knowing eyes deeper of hue, more veiled of intent.
Delia's
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From this reading Patricia, home from school for the Easter vacation, slouched against Mary Delia's door as she put her question.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Patricia, home from school for the Easter vacation, slouched against Mary Delia's door as she put her question.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading Patricia, home from school for the Easter vacation, slouched against Mary Delia's door as she put her question.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her meagre face had filled out; the lines of her slim figure had become firmer, more gracious; the knowing eyes deeper of hue, more veiled of intent.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Her meagre face had filled out; the lines of her slim figure had become firmer, more gracious; the knowing eyes deeper of hue, more veiled of intent.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Her meagre face had filled out; the lines of her slim figure had become firmer, more gracious; the knowing eyes deeper of hue, more veiled of intent.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Her meagre face had filled out; the lines of her slim figure had become firmer, more gracious; the knowing eyes deeper of hue, more veiled of intent.
firmeradjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrmər/
comparative of “firm” — marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Her meagre face had filled out; the lines of her slim figure had become firmer, more gracious; the knowing eyes deeper of hue, more veiled of intent.
florescencenoun
the time and process of budding and unfolding of blossoms
From this reading The child had begun to take on the florescence of the woman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Patricia, home from school for the Easter vacation, slouched against Mary Delia's door as she put her question.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Patricia, home from school for the Easter vacation, slouched against Mary Delia's door as she put her question.
gnomenounUS /noʊm/
a legendary creature resembling a tiny old man; lives in the depths of the earth and guards buried treasure
From this reading She was still sallow, but the reproach of "pimply little gnome" was no longer applicable.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading Her meagre face had filled out; the lines of her slim figure had become firmer, more gracious; the knowing eyes deeper of hue, more veiled of intent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The child had begun to take on the florescence of the woman.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Who's the princely party holding Con's hand in the library?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Patricia, home from school for the Easter vacation, slouched against Mary Delia's door as she put her question.
the act of retaining something
From this reading "Who's the princely party holding Con's hand in the library?"
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Patricia, home from school for the Easter vacation, slouched against Mary Delia's door as she put her question.
huenounUS /hjuː/
the quality of a color as determined by its dominant wavelength
From this reading Her meagre face had filled out; the lines of her slim figure had become firmer, more gracious; the knowing eyes deeper of hue, more veiled of intent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Who's the princely party holding Con's hand in the library?"
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Her meagre face had filled out; the lines of her slim figure had become firmer, more gracious; the knowing eyes deeper of hue, more veiled of intent.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Her meagre face had filled out; the lines of her slim figure had become firmer, more gracious; the knowing eyes deeper of hue, more veiled of intent.
a room where books are kept
From this reading "Who's the princely party holding Con's hand in the library?"
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Her meagre face had filled out; the lines of her slim figure had become firmer, more gracious; the knowing eyes deeper of hue, more veiled of intent.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was still sallow, but the reproach of "pimply little gnome" was no longer applicable.
for more time
From this reading She was still sallow, but the reproach of "pimply little gnome" was no longer applicable.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Patricia, home from school for the Easter vacation, slouched against Mary Delia's door as she put her question.
meagreadjective
deficient in amount or quality or extent
From this reading Her meagre face had filled out; the lines of her slim figure had become firmer, more gracious; the knowing eyes deeper of hue, more veiled of intent.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Her meagre face had filled out; the lines of her slim figure had become firmer, more gracious; the knowing eyes deeper of hue, more veiled of intent.
not any; not one
From this reading She was still sallow, but the reproach of "pimply little gnome" was no longer applicable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The child had begun to take on the florescence of the woman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The child had begun to take on the florescence of the woman.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her meagre face had filled out; the lines of her slim figure had become firmer, more gracious; the knowing eyes deeper of hue, more veiled of intent.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Who's the princely party holding Con's hand in the library?"
Patricia
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From this reading Patricia, home from school for the Easter vacation, slouched against Mary Delia's door as she put her question.
pimplyadjective
(of complexion) blemished by imperfections of the skin
From this reading She was still sallow, but the reproach of "pimply little gnome" was no longer applicable.
princelyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪnsli/
ostentatiously rich and superior in quality
From this reading "Who's the princely party holding Con's hand in the library?"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Patricia, home from school for the Easter vacation, slouched against Mary Delia's door as she put her question.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Patricia, home from school for the Easter vacation, slouched against Mary Delia's door as she put her question.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading She was still sallow, but the reproach of "pimply little gnome" was no longer applicable.
sallowadjective
unhealthy looking
From this reading She was still sallow, but the reproach of "pimply little gnome" was no longer applicable.
an educational institution
From this reading Patricia, home from school for the Easter vacation, slouched against Mary Delia's door as she put her question.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Patricia, home from school for the Easter vacation, slouched against Mary Delia's door as she put her question.
slimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Her meagre face had filled out; the lines of her slim figure had become firmer, more gracious; the knowing eyes deeper of hue, more veiled of intent.
slouched
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From this reading Patricia, home from school for the Easter vacation, slouched against Mary Delia's door as she put her question.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was still sallow, but the reproach of "pimply little gnome" was no longer applicable.
carry out
From this reading The child had begun to take on the florescence of the woman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who's the princely party holding Con's hand in the library?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The child had begun to take on the florescence of the woman.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Patricia, home from school for the Easter vacation, slouched against Mary Delia's door as she put her question.
veiledadjectiveUS /veɪld/
having or as if having a veil or concealing cover
From this reading Her meagre face had filled out; the lines of her slim figure had become firmer, more gracious; the knowing eyes deeper of hue, more veiled of intent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was still sallow, but the reproach of "pimply little gnome" was no longer applicable.
Who's
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From this reading "Who's the princely party holding Con's hand in the library?"
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The child had begun to take on the florescence of the woman.
