aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
adroitadjectiveUS /əˈdrɔɪt/
quick or skillful or adept in action or thought
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
in addition
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the end of two weeks, Missy's opinion of the new comers had suffered no change, and her mother's had not improved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This visit had been very promptly returned by the two ladies, whom Missy had not been as happy in escaping in her own house, as in theirs.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the end of two weeks, Missy's opinion of the new comers had suffered no change, and her mother's had not improved.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This visit had been very promptly returned by the two ladies, whom Missy had not been as happy in escaping in her own house, as in theirs.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This visit had been very promptly returned by the two ladies, whom Missy had not been as happy in escaping in her own house, as in theirs.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading At the end of two weeks, Missy's opinion of the new comers had suffered no change, and her mother's had not improved.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
comersnounUS /ˈkʌmərz/
plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future
From this reading At the end of two weeks, Missy's opinion of the new comers had suffered no change, and her mother's had not improved.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
COUSINSnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading THE HONEYED COUSINS.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
effusiveadjectiveUS /ˈefjuːsɪv/
uttered with unrestrained enthusiasm
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the end of two weeks, Missy's opinion of the new comers had suffered no change, and her mother's had not improved.
an opposing military force
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
escapingverbUS /ɪˈskeɪpɪŋ/
-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement
From this reading This visit had been very promptly returned by the two ladies, whom Missy had not been as happy in escaping in her own house, as in theirs.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the end of two weeks, Missy's opinion of the new comers had suffered no change, and her mother's had not improved.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading This visit had been very promptly returned by the two ladies, whom Missy had not been as happy in escaping in her own house, as in theirs.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the end of two weeks, Missy's opinion of the new comers had suffered no change, and her mother's had not improved.
HONEYEDadjective
with honey added
From this reading THE HONEYED COUSINS.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading At the end of two weeks, Missy's opinion of the new comers had suffered no change, and her mother's had not improved.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This visit had been very promptly returned by the two ladies, whom Missy had not been as happy in escaping in her own house, as in theirs.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading This visit had been very promptly returned by the two ladies, whom Missy had not been as happy in escaping in her own house, as in theirs.
go away from a place
From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
MissynounUS /ˈmɪsi/
a young female
From this reading This visit had been very promptly returned by the two ladies, whom Missy had not been as happy in escaping in her own house, as in theirs.
Missy'snounUS /ˈmɪsiz/
possessive form of “missy” — a young female
From this reading At the end of two weeks, Missy's opinion of the new comers had suffered no change, and her mother's had not improved.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading At the end of two weeks, Missy's opinion of the new comers had suffered no change, and her mother's had not improved.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At the end of two weeks, Missy's opinion of the new comers had suffered no change, and her mother's had not improved.
not any; not one
From this reading At the end of two weeks, Missy's opinion of the new comers had suffered no change, and her mother's had not improved.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the end of two weeks, Missy's opinion of the new comers had suffered no change, and her mother's had not improved.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the end of two weeks, Missy's opinion of the new comers had suffered no change, and her mother's had not improved.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading At the end of two weeks, Missy's opinion of the new comers had suffered no change, and her mother's had not improved.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
with little or no delay
From this reading This visit had been very promptly returned by the two ladies, whom Missy had not been as happy in escaping in her own house, as in theirs.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading This visit had been very promptly returned by the two ladies, whom Missy had not been as happy in escaping in her own house, as in theirs.
Rothermel
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From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
cut with a saw
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading At the end of two weeks, Missy's opinion of the new comers had suffered no change, and her mother's had not improved.
suffocationnounUS /ˌsʌfəˈkeɪʃən/
killing by depriving of oxygen
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HONEYED COUSINS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
theirspronounUS /ðerz/
the one or ones belonging to them
From this reading This visit had been very promptly returned by the two ladies, whom Missy had not been as happy in escaping in her own house, as in theirs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This visit had been very promptly returned by the two ladies, whom Missy had not been as happy in escaping in her own house, as in theirs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At the end of two weeks, Missy's opinion of the new comers had suffered no change, and her mother's had not improved.
Varian
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From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
Varian's
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From this reading Miss Rothermel, after she had seen them drive out one day, took occasion to go to the house and leave Mrs. and Miss Varian's cards, and her own.
precisely as stated
From this reading This visit had been very promptly returned by the two ladies, whom Missy had not been as happy in escaping in her own house, as in theirs.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading This visit had been very promptly returned by the two ladies, whom Missy had not been as happy in escaping in her own house, as in theirs.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading At the end of two weeks, Missy's opinion of the new comers had suffered no change, and her mother's had not improved.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Varian also saw them; they were effusive, cordial to suffocation, adroit; they had evidently changed their minds about the war, and meant to know the ground better before they engaged the enemy.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This visit had been very promptly returned by the two ladies, whom Missy had not been as happy in escaping in her own house, as in theirs.
