used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
abundantadjectiveUS /əˈbʌndənt/
present in great quantity
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Patsy had had it in her mind to kiss the hand of the Princess, but she, divining her intention, caught the girl in her arms and pressed her close, kissing her on the cheek and forehead after some foreign fashion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The drawing-room of Hanover Lodge was long, and the windows looked on the river.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Patsy had had it in her mind to kiss the hand of the Princess, but she, divining her intention, caught the girl in her arms and pressed her close, kissing her on the cheek and forehead after some foreign fashion.
blue-eyedadjective
favorite
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was not in the least intimidated, but only regarded with immense interest the woman who had loved her Uncle Julian and was still his faithful friend.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Patsy had had it in her mind to kiss the hand of the Princess, but she, divining her intention, caught the girl in her arms and pressed her close, kissing her on the cheek and forehead after some foreign fashion.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Patsy had had it in her mind to kiss the hand of the Princess, but she, divining her intention, caught the girl in her arms and pressed her close, kissing her on the cheek and forehead after some foreign fashion.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Patsy had had it in her mind to kiss the hand of the Princess, but she, divining her intention, caught the girl in her arms and pressed her close, kissing her on the cheek and forehead after some foreign fashion.
diviningverbUS /dəˈvaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “divine” — perceive intuitively or through some inexplicable perceptive powers
From this reading Patsy had had it in her mind to kiss the hand of the Princess, but she, divining her intention, caught the girl in her arms and pressed her close, kissing her on the cheek and forehead after some foreign fashion.
drawing-room
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From this reading The drawing-room of Hanover Lodge was long, and the windows looked on the river.
at any time
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading She was not in the least intimidated, but only regarded with immense interest the woman who had loved her Uncle Julian and was still his faithful friend.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Patsy had had it in her mind to kiss the hand of the Princess, but she, divining her intention, caught the girl in her arms and pressed her close, kissing her on the cheek and forehead after some foreign fashion.
flitted
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From this reading Patsy flitted forward with her usual lightness.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading Patsy had had it in her mind to kiss the hand of the Princess, but she, divining her intention, caught the girl in her arms and pressed her close, kissing her on the cheek and forehead after some foreign fashion.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading Patsy had had it in her mind to kiss the hand of the Princess, but she, divining her intention, caught the girl in her arms and pressed her close, kissing her on the cheek and forehead after some foreign fashion.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She was not in the least intimidated, but only regarded with immense interest the woman who had loved her Uncle Julian and was still his faithful friend.
a young female
From this reading Patsy had had it in her mind to kiss the hand of the Princess, but she, divining her intention, caught the girl in her arms and pressed her close, kissing her on the cheek and forehead after some foreign fashion.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She was not in the least intimidated, but only regarded with immense interest the woman who had loved her Uncle Julian and was still his faithful friend.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Patsy had had it in her mind to kiss the hand of the Princess, but she, divining her intention, caught the girl in her arms and pressed her close, kissing her on the cheek and forehead after some foreign fashion.
HanovernounUS /ˈhænoʊvər/
a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading The drawing-room of Hanover Lodge was long, and the windows looked on the river.
only a very short time before
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Patsy flitted forward with her usual lightness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was not in the least intimidated, but only regarded with immense interest the woman who had loved her Uncle Julian and was still his faithful friend.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading She was not in the least intimidated, but only regarded with immense interest the woman who had loved her Uncle Julian and was still his faithful friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was not in the least intimidated, but only regarded with immense interest the woman who had loved her Uncle Julian and was still his faithful friend.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Patsy had had it in her mind to kiss the hand of the Princess, but she, divining her intention, caught the girl in her arms and pressed her close, kissing her on the cheek and forehead after some foreign fashion.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading She was not in the least intimidated, but only regarded with immense interest the woman who had loved her Uncle Julian and was still his faithful friend.
intimidatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪd/
made timid or fearful as by threats
From this reading She was not in the least intimidated, but only regarded with immense interest the woman who had loved her Uncle Julian and was still his faithful friend.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Patsy had had it in her mind to kiss the hand of the Princess, but she, divining her intention, caught the girl in her arms and pressed her close, kissing her on the cheek and forehead after some foreign fashion.
JuliannounUS /ˈdʒuːliən/
Roman Emperor and nephew of Constantine; he restored paganism as the official religion of the Roman Empire and destroyed Christian temples but his decision was reversed after his death (331?-363)
From this reading She was not in the least intimidated, but only regarded with immense interest the woman who had loved her Uncle Julian and was still his faithful friend.
JULIAN'S
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From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Patsy had had it in her mind to kiss the hand of the Princess, but she, divining her intention, caught the girl in her arms and pressed her close, kissing her on the cheek and forehead after some foreign fashion.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading Patsy had had it in her mind to kiss the hand of the Princess, but she, divining her intention, caught the girl in her arms and pressed her close, kissing her on the cheek and forehead after some foreign fashion.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was not in the least intimidated, but only regarded with immense interest the woman who had loved her Uncle Julian and was still his faithful friend.
lightnessnounUS /ˈlaɪtnəs/
a feeling of joy and pride
From this reading Patsy flitted forward with her usual lightness.
LodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The drawing-room of Hanover Lodge was long, and the windows looked on the river.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The drawing-room of Hanover Lodge was long, and the windows looked on the river.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The drawing-room of Hanover Lodge was long, and the windows looked on the river.
held dear
From this reading She was not in the least intimidated, but only regarded with immense interest the woman who had loved her Uncle Julian and was still his faithful friend.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Patsy had had it in her mind to kiss the hand of the Princess, but she, divining her intention, caught the girl in her arms and pressed her close, kissing her on the cheek and forehead after some foreign fashion.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not in the least intimidated, but only regarded with immense interest the woman who had loved her Uncle Julian and was still his faithful friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The drawing-room of Hanover Lodge was long, and the windows looked on the river.
and nothing more
From this reading She was not in the least intimidated, but only regarded with immense interest the woman who had loved her Uncle Julian and was still his faithful friend.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Patsy had had it in her mind to kiss the hand of the Princess, but she, divining her intention, caught the girl in her arms and pressed her close, kissing her on the cheek and forehead after some foreign fashion.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading She was not in the least intimidated, but only regarded with immense interest the woman who had loved her Uncle Julian and was still his faithful friend.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading The drawing-room of Hanover Lodge was long, and the windows looked on the river.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not in the least intimidated, but only regarded with immense interest the woman who had loved her Uncle Julian and was still his faithful friend.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Patsy had had it in her mind to kiss the hand of the Princess, but she, divining her intention, caught the girl in her arms and pressed her close, kissing her on the cheek and forehead after some foreign fashion.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was not in the least intimidated, but only regarded with immense interest the woman who had loved her Uncle Julian and was still his faithful friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Patsy flitted forward with her usual lightness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The drawing-room of Hanover Lodge was long, and the windows looked on the river.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
which person or people
From this reading She was not in the least intimidated, but only regarded with immense interest the woman who had loved her Uncle Julian and was still his faithful friend.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading The drawing-room of Hanover Lodge was long, and the windows looked on the river.
in the company of; together with
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading UNCLE JULIAN'S PRINCESS A blue-eyed, placid woman, with abundant fair hair of the sort which hardly ever turns grey, came forward to receive Patsy.
