used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They represented the interest and attention of her ex-husband, and, while they were unaccompanied by a single word from him, they also signified devotion.
adventuring
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From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
in addition
From this reading They represented the interest and attention of her ex-husband, and, while they were unaccompanied by a single word from him, they also signified devotion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
appendixnounUS /əˈpendɪks/
supplementary material that is collected and appended at the back of a book
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading They represented the interest and attention of her ex-husband, and, while they were unaccompanied by a single word from him, they also signified devotion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
blushverbUS /blʌʃ/
turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading "Clandestinely," said she, with a lovely blush and a curious softening of her eyes.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
Clandestinely
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From this reading "Clandestinely," said she, with a lovely blush and a curious softening of her eyes.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
confidencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədənsɪz/
plural of “confidence” — freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "Clandestinely," said she, with a lovely blush and a curious softening of her eyes.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading They represented the interest and attention of her ex-husband, and, while they were unaccompanied by a single word from him, they also signified devotion.
DexteradjectiveUS /ˈdekstər/
on or starting from the wearer's right
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
ex-husbandnounUS /ˈeksˈhʌzbənd/
a man who was formerly a certain woman's husband
From this reading They represented the interest and attention of her ex-husband, and, while they were unaccompanied by a single word from him, they also signified devotion.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Clandestinely," said she, with a lovely blush and a curious softening of her eyes.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They represented the interest and attention of her ex-husband, and, while they were unaccompanied by a single word from him, they also signified devotion.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Which means that he is still making love to you?" said Thorpe, with mock severity.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They represented the interest and attention of her ex-husband, and, while they were unaccompanied by a single word from him, they also signified devotion.
how
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From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
a message received and understood
From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading They represented the interest and attention of her ex-husband, and, while they were unaccompanied by a single word from him, they also signified devotion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Which means that he is still making love to you?" said Thorpe, with mock severity.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading "Clandestinely," said she, with a lovely blush and a curious softening of her eyes.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading "Which means that he is still making love to you?" said Thorpe, with mock severity.
all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "Which means that he is still making love to you?" said Thorpe, with mock severity.
mockverbUS /mɑːk/
treat with contempt
From this reading "Which means that he is still making love to you?" said Thorpe, with mock severity.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
and nothing more
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
recoverynounUS /rɪˈkʌvri/
return to an original state
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading They represented the interest and attention of her ex-husband, and, while they were unaccompanied by a single word from him, they also signified devotion.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Which means that he is still making love to you?" said Thorpe, with mock severity.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading "Which means that he is still making love to you?" said Thorpe, with mock severity.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Clandestinely," said she, with a lovely blush and a curious softening of her eyes.
shornadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrn/
having the hair or wool cut or clipped off as if with shears or clippers
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
signifiednounUS /ˈsɪɡnəfaɪd/
the meaning of a word or expression; the way in which a word or expression or situation can be interpreted
From this reading They represented the interest and attention of her ex-husband, and, while they were unaccompanied by a single word from him, they also signified devotion.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading They represented the interest and attention of her ex-husband, and, while they were unaccompanied by a single word from him, they also signified devotion.
softeningnounUS /ˈsɔːfənɪŋ/
the process of becoming softer
From this reading "Clandestinely," said she, with a lovely blush and a curious softening of her eyes.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Which means that he is still making love to you?" said Thorpe, with mock severity.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
carry out
From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They represented the interest and attention of her ex-husband, and, while they were unaccompanied by a single word from him, they also signified devotion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
ThorpenounUS /θɔːrp/
outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
From this reading "Which means that he is still making love to you?" said Thorpe, with mock severity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
traveledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
Tresslyn
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From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
unaccompaniedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkʌmpənid/
being without an escort
From this reading They represented the interest and attention of her ex-husband, and, while they were unaccompanied by a single word from him, they also signified devotion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading The day before the wedding, little Mrs. George Dexter Tresslyn, satisfactorily shorn of her appendix and on the rapid road to recovery that is traveled only by the perfectly healthy of mankind, confided to her doctor that the mystery of the daily bunch of roses was solved.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They represented the interest and attention of her ex-husband, and, while they were unaccompanied by a single word from him, they also signified devotion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Which means that he is still making love to you?" said Thorpe, with mock severity.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They represented the interest and attention of her ex-husband, and, while they were unaccompanied by a single word from him, they also signified devotion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Which means that he is still making love to you?" said Thorpe, with mock severity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
showing curiosity
From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading They represented the interest and attention of her ex-husband, and, while they were unaccompanied by a single word from him, they also signified devotion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was wondering how this big, strong friend of hers would take the information, and how far she could go in her confidences without adventuring upon forbidden territory.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Which means that he is still making love to you?" said Thorpe, with mock severity.
