adoringlyadverb
with adoration
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
(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 One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The other pair were of the peculiar order, undemonstrative and unsentimental, but quite as happy.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Moor knew his power, but used it generously, asking little while giving much.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The other pair were of the peculiar order, undemonstrative and unsentimental, but quite as happy.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading Moor knew his power, but used it generously, asking little while giving much.
the act of giving
From this reading Moor knew his power, but used it generously, asking little while giving much.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The other pair were of the peculiar order, undemonstrative and unsentimental, but quite as happy.
hauntedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːntɪd/
having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Moor knew his power, but used it generously, asking little while giving much.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Moor knew his power, but used it generously, asking little while giving much.
Jessie
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From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Moor knew his power, but used it generously, asking little while giving much.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Moor knew his power, but used it generously, asking little while giving much.
plural of “lover” — a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
MoorverbUS /mʊr/
secure in or as if in a berth or dock
From this reading Moor knew his power, but used it generously, asking little while giving much.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Moor knew his power, but used it generously, asking little while giving much.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other pair were of the peculiar order, undemonstrative and unsentimental, but quite as happy.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The other pair were of the peculiar order, undemonstrative and unsentimental, but quite as happy.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Moor knew his power, but used it generously, asking little while giving much.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading The other pair were of the peculiar order, undemonstrative and unsentimental, but quite as happy.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
submissiveadjectiveUS /səbˈmɪsɪv/
inclined or willing to submit to orders or wishes of others or showing such inclination
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
tableauxnounUS /təˈbloʊ/
plural of “tableau” — a group of people attractively arranged (as if in a painting)
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
tyrannicaladjectiveUS /tərˈænɪkəl/
marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
undemonstrativeadjective
not given to open expression of emotion
From this reading The other pair were of the peculiar order, undemonstrative and unsentimental, but quite as happy.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
unsentimentaladjectiveUS /ənˌsentɪˈmentəl/
facing facts or difficulties realistically and with determination
From this reading The other pair were of the peculiar order, undemonstrative and unsentimental, but quite as happy.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Moor knew his power, but used it generously, asking little while giving much.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One pair was of the popular order, for Mark was tenderly tyrannical, Jessie adoringly submissive, and at all hours of the day they were to be seen making tableaux of themselves.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Moor knew his power, but used it generously, asking little while giving much.
which person or people
From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
WOOINGnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading WOOING.
Yule's
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From this reading Nothing could have been more unlike than the two pairs of lovers who from April to August haunted Mr. Yule's house.
