used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I should like it to be a surprise for Betty, just as it will be for people outside.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I didn't tease to know the secret, though I was really curious, especially about Aladdin's Cave, which seemed to promise something gorgeous.
Aladdin's
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From this reading I didn't tease to know the secret, though I was really curious, especially about Aladdin's Cave, which seemed to promise something gorgeous.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "I'll tell you another time," said Mrs. Ess Kay.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I should like it to be a surprise for Betty, just as it will be for people outside.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I should like it to be a surprise for Betty, just as it will be for people outside.
Betty
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From this reading "I should like it to be a surprise for Betty, just as it will be for people outside.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The mystery was religiously kept; but there was plenty of excitement in sending out the invitations.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading I didn't tease to know the secret, though I was really curious, especially about Aladdin's Cave, which seemed to promise something gorgeous.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading I didn't tease to know the secret, though I was really curious, especially about Aladdin's Cave, which seemed to promise something gorgeous.
didn't
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From this reading I didn't tease to know the secret, though I was really curious, especially about Aladdin's Cave, which seemed to promise something gorgeous.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She'll enjoy it more."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading I didn't tease to know the secret, though I was really curious, especially about Aladdin's Cave, which seemed to promise something gorgeous.
EssnounUS /es/
plural of “es” — a radioactive transuranic element produced by bombarding plutonium with neutrons
From this reading "I'll tell you another time," said Mrs. Ess Kay.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The mystery was religiously kept; but there was plenty of excitement in sending out the invitations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I should like it to be a surprise for Betty, just as it will be for people outside.
gorgeousadjectiveUS /ˈɡɔːrdʒəs/
dazzlingly beautiful
From this reading I didn't tease to know the secret, though I was really curious, especially about Aladdin's Cave, which seemed to promise something gorgeous.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I should like it to be a surprise for Betty, just as it will be for people outside.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll tell you another time," said Mrs. Ess Kay.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mystery was religiously kept; but there was plenty of excitement in sending out the invitations.
invitationsnounUS /ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading The mystery was religiously kept; but there was plenty of excitement in sending out the invitations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I should like it to be a surprise for Betty, just as it will be for people outside.
and nothing more
From this reading "I should like it to be a surprise for Betty, just as it will be for people outside.
Kay
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From this reading "I'll tell you another time," said Mrs. Ess Kay.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The mystery was religiously kept; but there was plenty of excitement in sending out the invitations.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I didn't tease to know the secret, though I was really curious, especially about Aladdin's Cave, which seemed to promise something gorgeous.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I should like it to be a surprise for Betty, just as it will be for people outside.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She'll enjoy it more."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I'll tell you another time," said Mrs. Ess Kay.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The mystery was religiously kept; but there was plenty of excitement in sending out the invitations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The mystery was religiously kept; but there was plenty of excitement in sending out the invitations.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The mystery was religiously kept; but there was plenty of excitement in sending out the invitations.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading "I should like it to be a surprise for Betty, just as it will be for people outside.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I should like it to be a surprise for Betty, just as it will be for people outside.
a full supply
From this reading The mystery was religiously kept; but there was plenty of excitement in sending out the invitations.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading I didn't tease to know the secret, though I was really curious, especially about Aladdin's Cave, which seemed to promise something gorgeous.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I didn't tease to know the secret, though I was really curious, especially about Aladdin's Cave, which seemed to promise something gorgeous.
religiouslyadverbUS /rɪˈlɪdʒəsli/
by religion
From this reading The mystery was religiously kept; but there was plenty of excitement in sending out the invitations.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'll tell you another time," said Mrs. Ess Kay.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading I didn't tease to know the secret, though I was really curious, especially about Aladdin's Cave, which seemed to promise something gorgeous.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I didn't tease to know the secret, though I was really curious, especially about Aladdin's Cave, which seemed to promise something gorgeous.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading The mystery was religiously kept; but there was plenty of excitement in sending out the invitations.
She'll
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From this reading She'll enjoy it more."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "I should like it to be a surprise for Betty, just as it will be for people outside.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading I didn't tease to know the secret, though I was really curious, especially about Aladdin's Cave, which seemed to promise something gorgeous.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "I should like it to be a surprise for Betty, just as it will be for people outside.
teaseverbUS /tiːz/
annoy persistently
From this reading I didn't tease to know the secret, though I was really curious, especially about Aladdin's Cave, which seemed to promise something gorgeous.
express in words
From this reading "I'll tell you another time," said Mrs. Ess Kay.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I didn't tease to know the secret, though I was really curious, especially about Aladdin's Cave, which seemed to promise something gorgeous.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The mystery was religiously kept; but there was plenty of excitement in sending out the invitations.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I didn't tease to know the secret, though I was really curious, especially about Aladdin's Cave, which seemed to promise something gorgeous.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I'll tell you another time," said Mrs. Ess Kay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I should like it to be a surprise for Betty, just as it will be for people outside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I didn't tease to know the secret, though I was really curious, especially about Aladdin's Cave, which seemed to promise something gorgeous.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I didn't tease to know the secret, though I was really curious, especially about Aladdin's Cave, which seemed to promise something gorgeous.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I should like it to be a surprise for Betty, just as it will be for people outside.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I'll tell you another time," said Mrs. Ess Kay.
