aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Place it about the middle of her back; there are no pins there.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Rather give the lady an opportunity of denying that you were on your knees before her, for the simple reason that she was sitting on them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Never go down on your knees to declare your love; you will spoil your trousers and feel very uncomfortable.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
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in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Place it about the middle of her back; there are no pins there.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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earlier than; in front of
From this reading Rather give the lady an opportunity of denying that you were on your knees before her, for the simple reason that she was sitting on them.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
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catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
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coldsnounUS /koʊldz/
plural of “cold” — a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)
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act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
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declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
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denyingverbUS /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Rather give the lady an opportunity of denying that you were on your knees before her, for the simple reason that she was sitting on them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Never go down on your knees to declare your love; you will spoil your trousers and feel very uncomfortable.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Never go down on your knees to declare your love; you will spoil your trousers and feel very uncomfortable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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a young female
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cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Rather give the lady an opportunity of denying that you were on your knees before her, for the simple reason that she was sitting on them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Never go down on your knees to declare your love; you will spoil your trousers and feel very uncomfortable.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Never put your hand near your lady's waistband or round her neck.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
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a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Place it about the middle of her back; there are no pins there.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Never go down on your knees to declare your love; you will spoil your trousers and feel very uncomfortable.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Rather give the lady an opportunity of denying that you were on your knees before her, for the simple reason that she was sitting on them.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Never put your hand near your lady's waistband or round her neck.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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MAXIMSnounUS /ˈmæksəmz/
plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits
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an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Place it about the middle of her back; there are no pins there.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Never put your hand near your lady's waistband or round her neck.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Never put your hand near your lady's waistband or round her neck.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
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not any; not one
From this reading Place it about the middle of her back; there are no pins there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rather give the lady an opportunity of denying that you were on your knees before her, for the simple reason that she was sitting on them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Never go down on your knees to declare your love; you will spoil your trousers and feel very uncomfortable.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Rather give the lady an opportunity of denying that you were on your knees before her, for the simple reason that she was sitting on them.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
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pinsnounUS /pɪnz/
plural of “pin” — a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment
From this reading Place it about the middle of her back; there are no pins there.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Place it about the middle of her back; there are no pins there.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Never put your hand near your lady's waistband or round her neck.
on the contrary
From this reading Rather give the lady an opportunity of denying that you were on your knees before her, for the simple reason that she was sitting on them.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Rather give the lady an opportunity of denying that you were on your knees before her, for the simple reason that she was sitting on them.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
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rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rather give the lady an opportunity of denying that you were on your knees before her, for the simple reason that she was sitting on them.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Rather give the lady an opportunity of denying that you were on your knees before her, for the simple reason that she was sitting on them.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Rather give the lady an opportunity of denying that you were on your knees before her, for the simple reason that she was sitting on them.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading Never go down on your knees to declare your love; you will spoil your trousers and feel very uncomfortable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rather give the lady an opportunity of denying that you were on your knees before her, for the simple reason that she was sitting on them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Rather give the lady an opportunity of denying that you were on your knees before her, for the simple reason that she was sitting on them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Place it about the middle of her back; there are no pins there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
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uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading Never go down on your knees to declare your love; you will spoil your trousers and feel very uncomfortable.
precisely as stated
From this reading Never go down on your knees to declare your love; you will spoil your trousers and feel very uncomfortable.
waistbandnoun
a band of material around the waist that strengthens a skirt or trousers
From this reading Never put your hand near your lady's waistband or round her neck.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rather give the lady an opportunity of denying that you were on your knees before her, for the simple reason that she was sitting on them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Rather give the lady an opportunity of denying that you were on your knees before her, for the simple reason that she was sitting on them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Never go down on your knees to declare your love; you will spoil your trousers and feel very uncomfortable.
in the company of; together with
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plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
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the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Never go down on your knees to declare your love; you will spoil your trousers and feel very uncomfortable.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
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