used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "What a flutter-budget you are, Patty," said Nan, appearing at the doorway, and pausing to watch Patty's erratic movements.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading "What a flutter-budget you are, Patty," said Nan, appearing at the doorway, and pausing to watch Patty's erratic movements.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "What a flutter-budget you are, Patty," said Nan, appearing at the doorway, and pausing to watch Patty's erratic movements.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Oh, Nan!" she began, "it was the most exciting party ever!
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
dancedverbUS /dænst/
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading "What a flutter-budget you are, Patty," said Nan, appearing at the doorway, and pausing to watch Patty's erratic movements.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
engagementsnounUS /enˈɡeɪdʒmənts/
plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
erraticadjectiveUS /ɪˈrætɪk/
liable to sudden unpredictable change
From this reading "What a flutter-budget you are, Patty," said Nan, appearing at the doorway, and pausing to watch Patty's erratic movements.
at any time
From this reading "Oh, Nan!" she began, "it was the most exciting party ever!
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading "Oh, Nan!" she began, "it was the most exciting party ever!
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
flutter-budget
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From this reading "What a flutter-budget you are, Patty," said Nan, appearing at the doorway, and pausing to watch Patty's erratic movements.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, Nan!" she began, "it was the most exciting party ever!
laceverbUS /leɪs/
spin, wind, or twist together
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Oh, Nan!" she began, "it was the most exciting party ever!
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading "What a flutter-budget you are, Patty," said Nan, appearing at the doorway, and pausing to watch Patty's erratic movements.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading "What a flutter-budget you are, Patty," said Nan, appearing at the doorway, and pausing to watch Patty's erratic movements.
negligeenoun
a loose dressing gown for women
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Nan!" she began, "it was the most exciting party ever!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Oh, Nan!" she began, "it was the most exciting party ever!
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
Patty'snounUS /ˈpætiz/
possessive form of “patty” — small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading "What a flutter-budget you are, Patty," said Nan, appearing at the doorway, and pausing to watch Patty's erratic movements.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading "What a flutter-budget you are, Patty," said Nan, appearing at the doorway, and pausing to watch Patty's erratic movements.
on the contrary
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
RobedadjectiveUS /roʊbd/
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What a flutter-budget you are, Patty," said Nan, appearing at the doorway, and pausing to watch Patty's erratic movements.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
sipnounUS /sɪp/
a small drink
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
slippernounUS /ˈslɪpər/
low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
with low volume
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
squeezeverbUS /skwiːz/
to compress with violence, out of natural shape or condition
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
stepmothernounUS /ˈstepmʌðər/
the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
carry out
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
traynounUS /treɪ/
an open receptacle for holding or displaying or serving articles or food
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
tuckedadjectiveUS /tʌkt/
having tucked or being tucked
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
tuckingverbUS /ˈtʌkɪŋ/
-ing form of “tuck” — fit snugly into
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Patty flew across the room and greeted her stepmother with an affectionate squeeze, and then flew back and dropped comfortably on the couch, tucking one foot under her, and thereby dropping off a little blue silk boudoir slipper as she did so.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DELIGHTFUL INVITATION Patty was singing softly to herself, as she fluttered around her boudoir at a rather late hour the next morning.
look attentively
From this reading "What a flutter-budget you are, Patty," said Nan, appearing at the doorway, and pausing to watch Patty's erratic movements.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What a flutter-budget you are, Patty," said Nan, appearing at the doorway, and pausing to watch Patty's erratic movements.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Robed in a soft blue silk negligee, with her golden curls tucked into a little lace breakfast cap, she now paused to take a sip of chocolate or a bit of a roll from her breakfast tray, then danced over to the window to look out, or back to her desk to look up her calendar of engagements for the day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What a flutter-budget you are, Patty," said Nan, appearing at the doorway, and pausing to watch Patty's erratic movements.
