aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He hates Celine and the chambermaid both, because, as he says, they are 'so deucedly ugly.'"
artlesslyadverb
in a crude and unskilled manner
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "He likes pretty faces as well as I do.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I suppose papa loves his little pet very much," said Golden, smiling sadly at the little one's prattle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
for the reason that
From this reading He hates Celine and the chambermaid both, because, as he says, they are 'so deucedly ugly.'"
the two together, not just one
From this reading He hates Celine and the chambermaid both, because, as he says, they are 'so deucedly ugly.'"
Celine
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From this reading He hates Celine and the chambermaid both, because, as he says, they are 'so deucedly ugly.'"
chambermaidnoun
a maid who is employed to clean and care for bedrooms (now primarily in hotels)
From this reading He hates Celine and the chambermaid both, because, as he says, they are 'so deucedly ugly.'"
deucedlyadverb
(used as intensives) extremely
From this reading He hates Celine and the chambermaid both, because, as he says, they are 'so deucedly ugly.'"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "He likes pretty faces as well as I do.
doll'snounUS /dɑːlz/
possessive form of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
dressmakingnounUS /ˈdresmeɪkɪŋ/
the craft of making dresses
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "He likes pretty faces as well as I do.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading "I suppose papa loves his little pet very much," said Golden, smiling sadly at the little one's prattle.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
hatesnounUS /heɪts/
plural of “hate” — the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading He hates Celine and the chambermaid both, because, as he says, they are 'so deucedly ugly.'"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He likes pretty faces as well as I do.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I suppose papa loves his little pet very much," said Golden, smiling sadly at the little one's prattle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Yes, indeed," said Ruby.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading "He likes pretty faces as well as I do.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
plural of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "I suppose papa loves his little pet very much," said Golden, smiling sadly at the little one's prattle.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I suppose papa loves his little pet very much," said Golden, smiling sadly at the little one's prattle.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
one's
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From this reading "I suppose papa loves his little pet very much," said Golden, smiling sadly at the little one's prattle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading "I suppose papa loves his little pet very much," said Golden, smiling sadly at the little one's prattle.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
prattleverbUS /ˈprætəl/
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
From this reading "I suppose papa loves his little pet very much," said Golden, smiling sadly at the little one's prattle.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "He likes pretty faces as well as I do.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
RubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading "I suppose papa loves his little pet very much," said Golden, smiling sadly at the little one's prattle.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading He hates Celine and the chambermaid both, because, as he says, they are 'so deucedly ugly.'"
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "I suppose papa loves his little pet very much," said Golden, smiling sadly at the little one's prattle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He hates Celine and the chambermaid both, because, as he says, they are 'so deucedly ugly.'"
express a supposition
From this reading "I suppose papa loves his little pet very much," said Golden, smiling sadly at the little one's prattle.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He hates Celine and the chambermaid both, because, as he says, they are 'so deucedly ugly.'"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading He hates Celine and the chambermaid both, because, as he says, they are 'so deucedly ugly.'"
precisely as stated
From this reading "I suppose papa loves his little pet very much," said Golden, smiling sadly at the little one's prattle.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "He likes pretty faces as well as I do.
at the time that
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, indeed," said Ruby.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am quite sure that my papa will be pleased with your looks," said little Ruby, artlessly, when her mother had gone out and left them alone to the doll's dressmaking.
