used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He has been courting me a good while now.
Alice
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From this reading _AUTUMN DAYS._ "What, Alice, so soon?" said Odeyne, with something of surprise and gentle reproof in her tone.
(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 Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _AUTUMN DAYS._ "What, Alice, so soon?" said Odeyne, with something of surprise and gentle reproof in her tone.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading _AUTUMN DAYS._ "What, Alice, so soon?" said Odeyne, with something of surprise and gentle reproof in her tone.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has been courting me a good while now.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
blendedadjectiveUS /ˈblendɪd/
combined or mixed together so that the constituent parts are indistinguishable
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
courtingnounUS /ˈkɔːrtɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading He has been courting me a good while now.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading _AUTUMN DAYS._ "What, Alice, so soon?" said Odeyne, with something of surprise and gentle reproof in her tone.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If you please, ma'am, it does not seem sudden to us.
any strong feeling
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading _AUTUMN DAYS._ "What, Alice, so soon?" said Odeyne, with something of surprise and gentle reproof in her tone.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He has been courting me a good while now.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has been courting me a good while now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He has been courting me a good while now.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _AUTUMN DAYS._ "What, Alice, so soon?" said Odeyne, with something of surprise and gentle reproof in her tone.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If you please, ma'am, it does not seem sudden to us.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _AUTUMN DAYS._ "What, Alice, so soon?" said Odeyne, with something of surprise and gentle reproof in her tone.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
lastingadjectiveUS /ˈlæstɪŋ/
continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
ma'amnounUS /mæm/
a woman of refinement
From this reading "If you please, ma'am, it does not seem sudden to us.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has been courting me a good while now.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He has been courting me a good while now.
Odeyne
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From this reading _AUTUMN DAYS._ "What, Alice, so soon?" said Odeyne, with something of surprise and gentle reproof in her tone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _AUTUMN DAYS._ "What, Alice, so soon?" said Odeyne, with something of surprise and gentle reproof in her tone.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "If you please, ma'am, it does not seem sudden to us.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
on the contrary
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading _AUTUMN DAYS._ "What, Alice, so soon?" said Odeyne, with something of surprise and gentle reproof in her tone.
rosy-red
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From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _AUTUMN DAYS._ "What, Alice, so soon?" said Odeyne, with something of surprise and gentle reproof in her tone.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "If you please, ma'am, it does not seem sudden to us.
a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading _AUTUMN DAYS._ "What, Alice, so soon?" said Odeyne, with something of surprise and gentle reproof in her tone.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading _AUTUMN DAYS._ "What, Alice, so soon?" said Odeyne, with something of surprise and gentle reproof in her tone.
in the near future
From this reading _AUTUMN DAYS._ "What, Alice, so soon?" said Odeyne, with something of surprise and gentle reproof in her tone.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading _AUTUMN DAYS._ "What, Alice, so soon?" said Odeyne, with something of surprise and gentle reproof in her tone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading _AUTUMN DAYS._ "What, Alice, so soon?" said Odeyne, with something of surprise and gentle reproof in her tone.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
unmixedadjectiveUS /ənˈmɪkst/
not mixed with extraneous elements
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If you please, ma'am, it does not seem sudden to us.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _AUTUMN DAYS._ "What, Alice, so soon?" said Odeyne, with something of surprise and gentle reproof in her tone.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He has been courting me a good while now.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading _AUTUMN DAYS._ "What, Alice, so soon?" said Odeyne, with something of surprise and gentle reproof in her tone.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Pretty Alice stood before her young mistress, twisting the corner of her apron in her fingers, her face rosy-red with the stress of her feelings--shame, pleasure, and gratified vanity all blended together--not unmixed, Odeyne hoped, with deeper and more lasting emotion.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I do not wish to stand in the way of your happiness, as I think you know, but is it not rather sudden?"
