inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading "The relationship seems so absurd," the curate said, with his eyes on Bobby's long legs.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Your cousin is so graceful," he remarked to Bobby in an undertone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "My--Oh! my aunt.
BobbynounUS /ˈbɑːbi/
an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading "Your cousin is so graceful," he remarked to Bobby in an undertone.
Bobby'snounUS /ˈbɑːbiz/
possessive form of “bobby” — an informal term for a British policeman
From this reading "The relationship seems so absurd," the curate said, with his eyes on Bobby's long legs.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
companion's
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From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Your cousin is so graceful," he remarked to Bobby in an undertone.
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading "The relationship seems so absurd," the curate said, with his eyes on Bobby's long legs.
curate's
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From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "The relationship seems so absurd," the curate said, with his eyes on Bobby's long legs.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
a long fixed look
From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
characterized by beauty of movement, style, form, or execution
From this reading "Your cousin is so graceful," he remarked to Bobby in an undertone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Your cousin is so graceful," he remarked to Bobby in an undertone.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Your cousin is so graceful," he remarked to Bobby in an undertone.
infatuatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfætʃuːeɪtɪd/
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your cousin is so graceful," he remarked to Bobby in an undertone.
isn't
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From this reading Yes, she's ripping, isn't she?"
staying power
From this reading "The relationship seems so absurd," the curate said, with his eyes on Bobby's long legs.
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 "The relationship seems so absurd," the curate said, with his eyes on Bobby's long legs.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My--Oh! my aunt.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "My--Oh! my aunt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The relationship seems so absurd," the curate said, with his eyes on Bobby's long legs.
relationshipnounUS /riˈleɪʃənʃɪp/
a relation between people; (“relationship” is often used where “relation” would serve, as in `the relationship between inflation and unemployment', but the preferred usage of “relationship” is for human relations or states of relatedness)
From this reading "The relationship seems so absurd," the curate said, with his eyes on Bobby's long legs.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "Your cousin is so graceful," he remarked to Bobby in an undertone.
rippingadjectiveUS /ˈrɪpɪŋ/
resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree
From this reading Yes, she's ripping, isn't she?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The relationship seems so absurd," the curate said, with his eyes on Bobby's long legs.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "The relationship seems so absurd," the curate said, with his eyes on Bobby's long legs.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yes, she's ripping, isn't she?"
she's
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From this reading Yes, she's ripping, isn't she?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Your cousin is so graceful," he remarked to Bobby in an undertone.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Your cousin is so graceful," he remarked to Bobby in an undertone.
undertonenounUS /ˈʌndərtoʊn/
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
From this reading "Your cousin is so graceful," he remarked to Bobby in an undertone.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And Bobby, interrupted in the business of observing the curate's infatuated glances, brought himself up sharply and allowed his surprised gaze to follow his companion's.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The relationship seems so absurd," the curate said, with his eyes on Bobby's long legs.
an affirmative
From this reading Yes, she's ripping, isn't she?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your cousin is so graceful," he remarked to Bobby in an undertone.
