aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "She's perfectly wonderful, Norn," declared Patricia, standing at the studio window one Sunday night about the middle of February.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading PATRICIA RECEIVES AN INVITATION The next few weeks sped pleasantly for Patricia.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "She's perfectly wonderful, Norn," declared Patricia, standing at the studio window one Sunday night about the middle of February.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading She never intruded on Patricia's privacy, nor withdrew unsociably when Patricia felt inclined for chat.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "She's perfectly wonderful, Norn," declared Patricia, standing at the studio window one Sunday night about the middle of February.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
despoticadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːtɪk/
belonging to or having the characteristics of a despot
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading "She's perfectly wonderful, Norn," declared Patricia, standing at the studio window one Sunday night about the middle of February.
a boy or man
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She never intruded on Patricia's privacy, nor withdrew unsociably when Patricia felt inclined for chat.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading PATRICIA RECEIVES AN INVITATION The next few weeks sped pleasantly for Patricia.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PATRICIA RECEIVES AN INVITATION The next few weeks sped pleasantly for Patricia.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading Rosamond Merton was an ideal room-mate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading She never intruded on Patricia's privacy, nor withdrew unsociably when Patricia felt inclined for chat.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
intrudedverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdəd/
past form of “intrude” — enter uninvited
From this reading She never intruded on Patricia's privacy, nor withdrew unsociably when Patricia felt inclined for chat.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading PATRICIA RECEIVES AN INVITATION The next few weeks sped pleasantly for Patricia.
engage in
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading Rosamond Merton was an ideal room-mate.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading "She's perfectly wonderful, Norn," declared Patricia, standing at the studio window one Sunday night about the middle of February.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She never intruded on Patricia's privacy, nor withdrew unsociably when Patricia felt inclined for chat.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading PATRICIA RECEIVES AN INVITATION The next few weeks sped pleasantly for Patricia.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "She's perfectly wonderful, Norn," declared Patricia, standing at the studio window one Sunday night about the middle of February.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She never intruded on Patricia's privacy, nor withdrew unsociably when Patricia felt inclined for chat.
Nornnoun
(Norse mythology) any of the three goddesses of destiny; identified with Anglo-Saxon Wyrd; similar to Greek Moirae and Roman Parcae
From this reading "She's perfectly wonderful, Norn," declared Patricia, standing at the studio window one Sunday night about the middle of February.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She never intruded on Patricia's privacy, nor withdrew unsociably when Patricia felt inclined for chat.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "She's perfectly wonderful, Norn," declared Patricia, standing at the studio window one Sunday night about the middle of February.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
PATRICIA
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From this reading PATRICIA RECEIVES AN INVITATION The next few weeks sped pleasantly for Patricia.
Patricia's
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From this reading She never intruded on Patricia's privacy, nor withdrew unsociably when Patricia felt inclined for chat.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading "She's perfectly wonderful, Norn," declared Patricia, standing at the studio window one Sunday night about the middle of February.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading PATRICIA RECEIVES AN INVITATION The next few weeks sped pleasantly for Patricia.
practicingverbUS /ˈpræktəsɪŋ/
-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading She never intruded on Patricia's privacy, nor withdrew unsociably when Patricia felt inclined for chat.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
RECEIVESverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading PATRICIA RECEIVES AN INVITATION The next few weeks sped pleasantly for Patricia.
room-mate
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From this reading Rosamond Merton was an ideal room-mate.
Rosamond
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From this reading Rosamond Merton was an ideal room-mate.
sacrificesnounUS /ˈsækrəfaɪsɪz/
plural of “sacrifice” — the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
only a very short time before
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She never intruded on Patricia's privacy, nor withdrew unsociably when Patricia felt inclined for chat.
She's
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From this reading "She's perfectly wonderful, Norn," declared Patricia, standing at the studio window one Sunday night about the middle of February.
shiftingadjectiveUS /ˈʃɪftɪŋ/
continuously varying
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
sitting-room
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From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading PATRICIA RECEIVES AN INVITATION The next few weeks sped pleasantly for Patricia.
having a supporting base
From this reading "She's perfectly wonderful, Norn," declared Patricia, standing at the studio window one Sunday night about the middle of February.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading "She's perfectly wonderful, Norn," declared Patricia, standing at the studio window one Sunday night about the middle of February.
submissiveadjectiveUS /səbˈmɪsɪv/
inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading "She's perfectly wonderful, Norn," declared Patricia, standing at the studio window one Sunday night about the middle of February.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
Tancredi
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From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PATRICIA RECEIVES AN INVITATION The next few weeks sped pleasantly for Patricia.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
unsociablyadverb
in an unsociable manner
From this reading She never intruded on Patricia's privacy, nor withdrew unsociably when Patricia felt inclined for chat.
the act of using
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rosamond Merton was an ideal room-mate.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading PATRICIA RECEIVES AN INVITATION The next few weeks sped pleasantly for Patricia.
at the time that
From this reading She never intruded on Patricia's privacy, nor withdrew unsociably when Patricia felt inclined for chat.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading "She's perfectly wonderful, Norn," declared Patricia, standing at the studio window one Sunday night about the middle of February.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She allowed Patricia to make her own hours for use of the fine piano in her sitting-room and was patient under the many changes which the despotic Tancredi inflicted on the submissive Patricia, shifting her own practicing with such delicate tact that her fellow student scarcely realized her sacrifices.
withdrewverbUS /wɪθˈdruː/
inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading She never intruded on Patricia's privacy, nor withdrew unsociably when Patricia felt inclined for chat.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "She's perfectly wonderful, Norn," declared Patricia, standing at the studio window one Sunday night about the middle of February.
