used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He asked her to call him Colin, and when she shyly acquiesced he was transported, but looked at her with a gaze that implored a yet further privilege.
accidentallyadverbUS /ˌæksəˈdentəli/
without advance planning
From this reading He sat next her at picnics, and looked pitiful if the privilege was accidentally usurped by others.
acquiescedverbUS /ˌækwiˈest/
past form of “acquiesce” — to agree or express agreement
From this reading He asked her to call him Colin, and when she shyly acquiesced he was transported, but looked at her with a gaze that implored a yet further privilege.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He sat next her at picnics, and looked pitiful if the privilege was accidentally usurped by others.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He asked her to call him Colin, and when she shyly acquiesced he was transported, but looked at her with a gaze that implored a yet further privilege.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He sat next her at picnics, and looked pitiful if the privilege was accidentally usurped by others.
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Lily blushed at first, and then said timidly:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He asked her to call him Colin, and when she shyly acquiesced he was transported, but looked at her with a gaze that implored a yet further privilege.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He sat next her at picnics, and looked pitiful if the privilege was accidentally usurped by others.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He asked her to call him Colin, and when she shyly acquiesced he was transported, but looked at her with a gaze that implored a yet further privilege.
Colin
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From this reading He asked her to call him Colin, and when she shyly acquiesced he was transported, but looked at her with a gaze that implored a yet further privilege.
daringlyadverb
in an original manner
From this reading He once, daringly, and with shaking fingers, fastened her glove for her.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading He once, daringly, and with shaking fingers, fastened her glove for her.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading He once, daringly, and with shaking fingers, fastened her glove for her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Lily blushed at first, and then said timidly:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He once, daringly, and with shaking fingers, fastened her glove for her.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He asked her to call him Colin, and when she shyly acquiesced he was transported, but looked at her with a gaze that implored a yet further privilege.
a long fixed look
From this reading He asked her to call him Colin, and when she shyly acquiesced he was transported, but looked at her with a gaze that implored a yet further privilege.
glovenounUS /ɡlʌv/
the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading He once, daringly, and with shaking fingers, fastened her glove for her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat next her at picnics, and looked pitiful if the privilege was accidentally usurped by others.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He sat next her at picnics, and looked pitiful if the privilege was accidentally usurped by others.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He asked her to call him Colin, and when she shyly acquiesced he was transported, but looked at her with a gaze that implored a yet further privilege.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He sat next her at picnics, and looked pitiful if the privilege was accidentally usurped by others.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading He asked her to call him Colin, and when she shyly acquiesced he was transported, but looked at her with a gaze that implored a yet further privilege.
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading Lily blushed at first, and then said timidly:
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He sat next her at picnics, and looked pitiful if the privilege was accidentally usurped by others.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And will you call me Lily?"
immediately following in time or order
From this reading He sat next her at picnics, and looked pitiful if the privilege was accidentally usurped by others.
on one occasion
From this reading He once, daringly, and with shaking fingers, fastened her glove for her.
others
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From this reading He sat next her at picnics, and looked pitiful if the privilege was accidentally usurped by others.
picnicsnounUS /ˈpɪknɪks/
plural of “picnic” — a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading He sat next her at picnics, and looked pitiful if the privilege was accidentally usurped by others.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading He sat next her at picnics, and looked pitiful if the privilege was accidentally usurped by others.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading He sat next her at picnics, and looked pitiful if the privilege was accidentally usurped by others.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Lily blushed at first, and then said timidly:
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat next her at picnics, and looked pitiful if the privilege was accidentally usurped by others.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading He once, daringly, and with shaking fingers, fastened her glove for her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He asked her to call him Colin, and when she shyly acquiesced he was transported, but looked at her with a gaze that implored a yet further privilege.
shylyadverbUS /ˈʃaɪli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading He asked her to call him Colin, and when she shyly acquiesced he was transported, but looked at her with a gaze that implored a yet further privilege.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He asked her to call him Colin, and when she shyly acquiesced he was transported, but looked at her with a gaze that implored a yet further privilege.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He sat next her at picnics, and looked pitiful if the privilege was accidentally usurped by others.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Lily blushed at first, and then said timidly:
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading Lily blushed at first, and then said timidly:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He asked her to call him Colin, and when she shyly acquiesced he was transported, but looked at her with a gaze that implored a yet further privilege.
transportedverbUS /trænˈspɔːrtɪd/
past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances
From this reading He asked her to call him Colin, and when she shyly acquiesced he was transported, but looked at her with a gaze that implored a yet further privilege.
usurpedverbUS /ˌjuːˈsɜːrpt/
past form of “usurp” — seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession
From this reading He sat next her at picnics, and looked pitiful if the privilege was accidentally usurped by others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He sat next her at picnics, and looked pitiful if the privilege was accidentally usurped by others.
at the time that
From this reading He asked her to call him Colin, and when she shyly acquiesced he was transported, but looked at her with a gaze that implored a yet further privilege.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "And will you call me Lily?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading He once, daringly, and with shaking fingers, fastened her glove for her.
but in spite of that
From this reading He asked her to call him Colin, and when she shyly acquiesced he was transported, but looked at her with a gaze that implored a yet further privilege.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And will you call me Lily?"
