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From this reading [370-5] _Amazement_ means _anguish_ and _deep distress_ rather than astonishment.
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From this reading [370-5] _Amazement_ means _anguish_ and _deep distress_ rather than astonishment.
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From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
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From this reading [370-7] _Meddle_ means _mix_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Miranda says she never thought of knowing more about herself or her father.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading [370-5] _Amazement_ means _anguish_ and _deep distress_ rather than astonishment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading [370-5] _Amazement_ means _anguish_ and _deep distress_ rather than astonishment.
extreme mental distress
From this reading [370-5] _Amazement_ means _anguish_ and _deep distress_ rather than astonishment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _More better_, _most best_ are good examples.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading [370-5] _Amazement_ means _anguish_ and _deep distress_ rather than astonishment.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading _More better_, _most best_ are good examples.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading _More better_, _most best_ are good examples.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
carefully weighed
From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading [370-5] _Amazement_ means _anguish_ and _deep distress_ rather than astonishment.
plural of “degree” — a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
psychological suffering
From this reading [370-5] _Amazement_ means _anguish_ and _deep distress_ rather than astonishment.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
examplesnounUS /ɪɡˈzæmpəlz/
plural of “example” — an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading _More better_, _most best_ are good examples.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Miranda says she never thought of knowing more about herself or her father.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading _More better_, _most best_ are good examples.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miranda says she never thought of knowing more about herself or her father.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Miranda says she never thought of knowing more about herself or her father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
inelegantadjective
lacking in refinement or grace or good taste
From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Miranda says she never thought of knowing more about herself or her father.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading [370-5] _Amazement_ means _anguish_ and _deep distress_ rather than astonishment.
MeddleverbUS /ˈmedəl/
intrude in other people's affairs or business; interfere unwantedly
From this reading [370-7] _Meddle_ means _mix_.
Miranda
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From this reading Miranda says she never thought of knowing more about herself or her father.
mixverbUS /mɪks/
mix together different elements
From this reading [370-7] _Meddle_ means _mix_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading _More better_, _most best_ are good examples.
used to form the superlative
From this reading _More better_, _most best_ are good examples.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Miranda says she never thought of knowing more about herself or her father.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Miranda says she never thought of knowing more about herself or her father.
on the contrary
From this reading [370-5] _Amazement_ means _anguish_ and _deep distress_ rather than astonishment.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading Miranda says she never thought of knowing more about herself or her father.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miranda says she never thought of knowing more about herself or her father.
superlativenounUS /sʊˈpɜːrlətɪv/
an exaggerated expression (usually of praise)
From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading [370-5] _Amazement_ means _anguish_ and _deep distress_ rather than astonishment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Miranda says she never thought of knowing more about herself or her father.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
the act of using
From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading [370-6] In the time of Shakespeare it was not considered inelegant English to use two forms of the comparative and superlative degrees.
