used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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anew
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
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amusement's
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From this reading In the midst of my packing (and I spread it out for sheer amusement's sake), Mr Crimble called again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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AngelsnounUS /ˈeɪndʒəlz/
plural of “angel” — spiritual being attendant upon God
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Bowater's
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From this reading I searched Mrs Bowater's library for views of the sea, but without much reward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I searched Mrs Bowater's library for views of the sea, but without much reward.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In the midst of my packing (and I spread it out for sheer amusement's sake), Mr Crimble called again.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading So I read over Mr Bowater's Captain Maury--on the winds and monsoons and tide-rips and hurricanes, freshened up my _Robinson Crusoe_, and dreamed of the Angels with the Vials.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
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Crimble
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Crusoe
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conceived of or imagined or hoped for
From this reading So I read over Mr Bowater's Captain Maury--on the winds and monsoons and tide-rips and hurricanes, freshened up my _Robinson Crusoe_, and dreamed of the Angels with the Vials.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She rejoiced that Fanny was enjoying herself, rejoiced that she was going to enjoy herself too.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading She rejoiced that Fanny was enjoying herself, rejoiced that she was going to enjoy herself too.
FannynounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading She rejoiced that Fanny was enjoying herself, rejoiced that she was going to enjoy herself too.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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freshenedverbUS /ˈfreʃənd/
past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
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the act of departing
From this reading She rejoiced that Fanny was enjoying herself, rejoiced that she was going to enjoy herself too.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She rejoiced that Fanny was enjoying herself, rejoiced that she was going to enjoy herself too.
how
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hurricanesnounUS /ˈhɜːrəkeɪnz/
plural of “hurricane” — a severe tropical cyclone usually with heavy rains and winds moving at 63-136 knots (12 on the Beaufort scale)
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I searched Mrs Bowater's library for views of the sea, but without much reward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the midst of my packing (and I spread it out for sheer amusement's sake), Mr Crimble called again.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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languishingverbUS /ˈlæŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “languish” — lose vigor, health, or flesh, as through grief
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a room where books are kept
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looking-glass
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the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
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Maury
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the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
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the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading In the midst of my packing (and I spread it out for sheer amusement's sake), Mr Crimble called again.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
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monsoonsnounUS /mɑːnˈsuːnz/
plural of “monsoon” — a seasonal wind in southern Asia; blows from the southwest (bringing rain) in summer and from the northeast in winter
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a form of address for a man
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a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I searched Mrs Bowater's library for views of the sea, but without much reward.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I searched Mrs Bowater's library for views of the sea, but without much reward.
belonging to the person speaking
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So I read over Mr Bowater's Captain Maury--on the winds and monsoons and tide-rips and hurricanes, freshened up my _Robinson Crusoe_, and dreamed of the Angels with the Vials.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In the midst of my packing (and I spread it out for sheer amusement's sake), Mr Crimble called again.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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have ownership or possession of
From this reading Indeed my own looking-glass told me how wan and languishing a Miss M. was pining for change of scene and air.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading In the midst of my packing (and I spread it out for sheer amusement's sake), Mr Crimble called again.
piningnounUS /ˈpaɪnɪŋ/
a feeling of deep longing
From this reading Indeed my own looking-glass told me how wan and languishing a Miss M. was pining for change of scene and air.
interpret something that is written or printed
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rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading She rejoiced that Fanny was enjoying herself, rejoiced that she was going to enjoy herself too.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading I searched Mrs Bowater's library for views of the sea, but without much reward.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading So I read over Mr Bowater's Captain Maury--on the winds and monsoons and tide-rips and hurricanes, freshened up my _Robinson Crusoe_, and dreamed of the Angels with the Vials.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading In the midst of my packing (and I spread it out for sheer amusement's sake), Mr Crimble called again.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Indeed my own looking-glass told me how wan and languishing a Miss M. was pining for change of scene and air.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading I searched Mrs Bowater's library for views of the sea, but without much reward.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading I searched Mrs Bowater's library for views of the sea, but without much reward.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She rejoiced that Fanny was enjoying herself, rejoiced that she was going to enjoy herself too.
sheeradjectiveUS /ʃɪr/
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
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for that reason; with the result that
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distribute or disperse widely
From this reading In the midst of my packing (and I spread it out for sheer amusement's sake), Mr Crimble called again.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She rejoiced that Fanny was enjoying herself, rejoiced that she was going to enjoy herself too.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I searched Mrs Bowater's library for views of the sea, but without much reward.
tide-rips
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She rejoiced that Fanny was enjoying herself, rejoiced that she was going to enjoy herself too.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Indeed my own looking-glass told me how wan and languishing a Miss M. was pining for change of scene and air.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She rejoiced that Fanny was enjoying herself, rejoiced that she was going to enjoy herself too.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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VialsnounUS /ˈvaɪəlz/
plural of “vial” — a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
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plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading I searched Mrs Bowater's library for views of the sea, but without much reward.
wanadjectiveUS /wɑːn/
(of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble
From this reading Indeed my own looking-glass told me how wan and languishing a Miss M. was pining for change of scene and air.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed my own looking-glass told me how wan and languishing a Miss M. was pining for change of scene and air.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading So I read over Mr Bowater's Captain Maury--on the winds and monsoons and tide-rips and hurricanes, freshened up my _Robinson Crusoe_, and dreamed of the Angels with the Vials.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So I read over Mr Bowater's Captain Maury--on the winds and monsoons and tide-rips and hurricanes, freshened up my _Robinson Crusoe_, and dreamed of the Angels with the Vials.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I searched Mrs Bowater's library for views of the sea, but without much reward.
