used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Miss Susanna Hamilton folded Jerry in her arms, kissing her gently upon both cheeks, and then upon her lips.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading Miss Susanna Hamilton folded Jerry in her arms, kissing her gently upon both cheeks, and then upon her lips.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
pleasing or delighting
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Miss Susanna Hamilton folded Jerry in her arms, kissing her gently upon both cheeks, and then upon her lips.
a young person of either sex
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
dearly loved
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading “Dearest Goldendede.”
downstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
duchessnounUS /ˈdʌtʃəs/
the wife of a duke or a woman holding ducal title in her own right
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
ecrunounUS /ˈekruː/
a very light brown
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading Jerry returned the embrace with fervor.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
fervornounUS /ˈfɜːrvər/
feelings of great warmth and intensity
From this reading Jerry returned the embrace with fervor.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading Miss Susanna Hamilton folded Jerry in her arms, kissing her gently upon both cheeks, and then upon her lips.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
in a gradual manner
From this reading Miss Susanna Hamilton folded Jerry in her arms, kissing her gently upon both cheeks, and then upon her lips.
the act of departing
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
Goldendede
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From this reading “Dearest Goldendede.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading Miss Susanna Hamilton folded Jerry in her arms, kissing her gently upon both cheeks, and then upon her lips.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Susanna Hamilton folded Jerry in her arms, kissing her gently upon both cheeks, and then upon her lips.
I'm
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From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Susanna Hamilton folded Jerry in her arms, kissing her gently upon both cheeks, and then upon her lips.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Miss Susanna Hamilton folded Jerry in her arms, kissing her gently upon both cheeks, and then upon her lips.
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Miss Susanna Hamilton folded Jerry in her arms, kissing her gently upon both cheeks, and then upon her lips.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
LOVE'SnounUS /lʌvz/
possessive form of “love” — a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
Macy
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From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Susanna Hamilton folded Jerry in her arms, kissing her gently upon both cheeks, and then upon her lips.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Jerry returned the embrace with fervor.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
express in words
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
Seabrooke
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From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
SusannanounUS /suːˈzænə/
an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel
From this reading Miss Susanna Hamilton folded Jerry in her arms, kissing her gently upon both cheeks, and then upon her lips.
SYMBOLnounUS /ˈsɪmbəl/
an arbitrary sign (written or printed) that has acquired a conventional significance
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
carry out
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Miss Susanna Hamilton folded Jerry in her arms, kissing her gently upon both cheeks, and then upon her lips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading TRUE LOVE’S OWN SYMBOL “My dear child, I’m going to say good-bye now to Jerry Macy and take myself off downstairs so as to be ready to be among the first to say, ‘Good fortune to Jerry Seabrooke’.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Miss Susanna Hamilton folded Jerry in her arms, kissing her gently upon both cheeks, and then upon her lips.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jerry returned the embrace with fervor.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The little old lady, charming in her gown of ecru satin and duchess lace, was smiling at Jerry, a world of affection in her small bright eyes.
