affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading The parting with Juanita had been very tenderly affectionate and had gone very near to Daisy's heart.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her father and the doctor got in and sat opposite to her; and the carriage drove away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The parting with Juanita had been very tenderly affectionate and had gone very near to Daisy's heart.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon.
choosingverbUS /ˈtʃuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
cushionsnounUS /ˈkʊʃənz/
plural of “cushion” — a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
DaisynounUS /ˈdeɪzi/
any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon.
Daisy'snounUS /ˈdeɪziz/
possessive form of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl
From this reading The parting with Juanita had been very tenderly affectionate and had gone very near to Daisy's heart.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon.
demureadjectiveUS /dɪˈmjʊr/
affectedly modest or shy especially in a playful or provocative way
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Her father and the doctor got in and sat opposite to her; and the carriage drove away.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Her father and the doctor got in and sat opposite to her; and the carriage drove away.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon.
fortyadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrti/
being ten more than thirty
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The parting with Juanita had been very tenderly affectionate and had gone very near to Daisy's heart.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Her father and the doctor got in and sat opposite to her; and the carriage drove away.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The parting with Juanita had been very tenderly affectionate and had gone very near to Daisy's heart.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
Juanita
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From this reading The parting with Juanita had been very tenderly affectionate and had gone very near to Daisy's heart.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
held up in the air
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The parting with Juanita had been very tenderly affectionate and had gone very near to Daisy's heart.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Her father and the doctor got in and sat opposite to her; and the carriage drove away.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
the act of departing politely
From this reading The parting with Juanita had been very tenderly affectionate and had gone very near to Daisy's heart.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
Randolph's
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From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
Sandford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Her father and the doctor got in and sat opposite to her; and the carriage drove away.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
sedateadjectiveUS /sɪˈdeɪt/
characterized by dignity and propriety
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
shewverbUS /ʃuː/
establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon.
not in physical motion
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading The parting with Juanita had been very tenderly affectionate and had gone very near to Daisy's heart.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
up to a particular time
From this reading The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
precisely as stated
From this reading The parting with Juanita had been very tenderly affectionate and had gone very near to Daisy's heart.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The next day turned out so warm, that the carriage was not brought for Daisy till late in the afternoon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then it came, with her father and Dr. Sandford; and Daisy was lifted in Mr. Randolph's arms and carefully placed on the front seat of the carriage, which she had all to herself.
a late time of life
From this reading Not choosing to shew this more than she could help, as usual, Daisy at first lay still on the cushions with an exceedingly old-fashioned face; it was as demure and sedate as if the gravity of forty years had been over it.
