Alene
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From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
ALENE'S
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From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although his voice was solemn, the twinkle in his eyes told much to the observant Alene.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
criminalitynounUS /ˌkrɪməˈnælɪti/
the state of being a criminal
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Although his voice was solemn, the twinkle in his eyes told much to the observant Alene.
Fred
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From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although his voice was solemn, the twinkle in his eyes told much to the observant Alene.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Although his voice was solemn, the twinkle in his eyes told much to the observant Alene.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading Although his voice was solemn, the twinkle in his eyes told much to the observant Alene.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
Ramsey
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From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
express in words
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
scandalizedverbUS /ˈskændəlaɪzd/
past form of “scandalize” — strike with disgust or revulsion
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Although his voice was solemn, the twinkle in his eyes told much to the observant Alene.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
superintended
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From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
tissue-paper
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From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Although his voice was solemn, the twinkle in his eyes told much to the observant Alene.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading Although his voice was solemn, the twinkle in his eyes told much to the observant Alene.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Although his voice was solemn, the twinkle in his eyes told much to the observant Alene.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although his voice was solemn, the twinkle in his eyes told much to the observant Alene.
at the time that
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, Uncle!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
the day immediately before today
From this reading ALENE'S VISITORS "Alene, Mrs. Ramsey stopped in the office yesterday to lecture me on the criminality of tissue-paper hats," said Uncle Fred at supper the next evening.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading "She was surprised, or I should say scandalized, when I remarked that I had superintended the putting on of yours, and that I was sorry I was too young, or not old enough, to go along with you."
