used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "As if you two ever felt any other way!" exclaimed Mr. Fairfield, smiling at them from the depths of his easy chair.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "As if you two ever felt any other way!" exclaimed Mr. Fairfield, smiling at them from the depths of his easy chair.
beliedverbUS /bɪˈlaɪd/
past form of “belie” — be in contradiction with
From this reading Mr. Fairfield's pleasant smile belied his pretense at sharpness, and he waited to hear a reply.
betokenverb
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading "But what does this gay mood betoken?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But what does this gay mood betoken?
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading "As if you two ever felt any other way!" exclaimed Mr. Fairfield, smiling at them from the depths of his easy chair.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading "As if you two ever felt any other way!" exclaimed Mr. Fairfield, smiling at them from the depths of his easy chair.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But what does this gay mood betoken?
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading I suppose you want to drag me out to the theatre or opera to-night."
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "As if you two ever felt any other way!" exclaimed Mr. Fairfield, smiling at them from the depths of his easy chair.
at any time
From this reading "As if you two ever felt any other way!" exclaimed Mr. Fairfield, smiling at them from the depths of his easy chair.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "As if you two ever felt any other way!" exclaimed Mr. Fairfield, smiling at them from the depths of his easy chair.
Fairfield
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From this reading "As if you two ever felt any other way!" exclaimed Mr. Fairfield, smiling at them from the depths of his easy chair.
Fairfield's
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From this reading Mr. Fairfield's pleasant smile belied his pretense at sharpness, and he waited to hear a reply.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "As if you two ever felt any other way!" exclaimed Mr. Fairfield, smiling at them from the depths of his easy chair.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "As if you two ever felt any other way!" exclaimed Mr. Fairfield, smiling at them from the depths of his easy chair.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Fairfield's pleasant smile belied his pretense at sharpness, and he waited to hear a reply.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Mr. Fairfield's pleasant smile belied his pretense at sharpness, and he waited to hear a reply.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "As if you two ever felt any other way!" exclaimed Mr. Fairfield, smiling at them from the depths of his easy chair.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "As if you two ever felt any other way!" exclaimed Mr. Fairfield, smiling at them from the depths of his easy chair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I suppose you want to drag me out to the theatre or opera to-night."
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "As if you two ever felt any other way!" exclaimed Mr. Fairfield, smiling at them from the depths of his easy chair.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading I suppose you want to drag me out to the theatre or opera to-night."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I suppose you want to drag me out to the theatre or opera to-night."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "As if you two ever felt any other way!" exclaimed Mr. Fairfield, smiling at them from the depths of his easy chair.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I suppose you want to drag me out to the theatre or opera to-night."
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Mr. Fairfield's pleasant smile belied his pretense at sharpness, and he waited to hear a reply.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
pretensenounUS /priˈtens/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading Mr. Fairfield's pleasant smile belied his pretense at sharpness, and he waited to hear a reply.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Mr. Fairfield's pleasant smile belied his pretense at sharpness, and he waited to hear a reply.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
sharpnessnounUS /ˈʃɑːrpnəs/
a quick and penetrating intelligence
From this reading Mr. Fairfield's pleasant smile belied his pretense at sharpness, and he waited to hear a reply.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mr. Fairfield's pleasant smile belied his pretense at sharpness, and he waited to hear a reply.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "As if you two ever felt any other way!" exclaimed Mr. Fairfield, smiling at them from the depths of his easy chair.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
express a supposition
From this reading I suppose you want to drag me out to the theatre or opera to-night."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading I suppose you want to drag me out to the theatre or opera to-night."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "As if you two ever felt any other way!" exclaimed Mr. Fairfield, smiling at them from the depths of his easy chair.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "But what does this gay mood betoken?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
to-night
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From this reading I suppose you want to drag me out to the theatre or opera to-night."
tum-te-tum
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From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mr. Fairfield's pleasant smile belied his pretense at sharpness, and he waited to hear a reply.
waltzed
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From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I suppose you want to drag me out to the theatre or opera to-night."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "As if you two ever felt any other way!" exclaimed Mr. Fairfield, smiling at them from the depths of his easy chair.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "But what does this gay mood betoken?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
a Caucasian
From this reading THE WHITE LADY "I feel in a gay mood," said Nan, as she clasped Patty round the waist, and always ready for a dance, Patty fell into step, and the two waltzed round the room, while Patty sang tum-te-tum to the air of a popular song.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "As if you two ever felt any other way!" exclaimed Mr. Fairfield, smiling at them from the depths of his easy chair.
