used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You've been saying that for a week," Priscilla commented tartly.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Though Priscilla had been making a gallant fight against her besetting weakness, it occasionally took her off her guard.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading PRISCILLA'S LOOKING-GLASS "In less than twenty-four hours Elaine will be here."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "You've been saying that for a week," Priscilla commented tartly.
besettingverbUS /bɪˈsetɪŋ/
inflected form of “beset” — annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Though Priscilla had been making a gallant fight against her besetting weakness, it occasionally took her off her guard.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading "You've been saying that for a week," Priscilla commented tartly.
deem to be
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
curledadjectiveUS /kɜːrld/
(of hair) making curls or having been made to curl
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
Dolittle
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From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
Elaine
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From this reading PRISCILLA'S LOOKING-GLASS "In less than twenty-four hours Elaine will be here."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Though Priscilla had been making a gallant fight against her besetting weakness, it occasionally took her off her guard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You've been saying that for a week," Priscilla commented tartly.
set up or found
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading Though Priscilla had been making a gallant fight against her besetting weakness, it occasionally took her off her guard.
a young female
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
grievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Though Priscilla had been making a gallant fight against her besetting weakness, it occasionally took her off her guard.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
hammocknounUS /ˈhæmək/
a small natural hill
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading PRISCILLA'S LOOKING-GLASS "In less than twenty-four hours Elaine will be here."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading PRISCILLA'S LOOKING-GLASS "In less than twenty-four hours Elaine will be here."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PRISCILLA'S LOOKING-GLASS "In less than twenty-four hours Elaine will be here."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though Priscilla had been making a gallant fight against her besetting weakness, it occasionally took her off her guard.
kittennounUS /ˈkɪtən/
young domestic cat
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading PRISCILLA'S LOOKING-GLASS "In less than twenty-four hours Elaine will be here."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
LOOKING-GLASS
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From this reading PRISCILLA'S LOOKING-GLASS "In less than twenty-four hours Elaine will be here."
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Though Priscilla had been making a gallant fight against her besetting weakness, it occasionally took her off her guard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Though Priscilla had been making a gallant fight against her besetting weakness, it occasionally took her off her guard.
something you have to do
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Though Priscilla had been making a gallant fight against her besetting weakness, it occasionally took her off her guard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
and nothing more
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
Peggy
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From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
Priscilla
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From this reading "You've been saying that for a week," Priscilla commented tartly.
PRISCILLA'S
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From this reading PRISCILLA'S LOOKING-GLASS "In less than twenty-four hours Elaine will be here."
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "You've been saying that for a week," Priscilla commented tartly.
an educational institution
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
tartlyadverbUS /ˈtɑːrtli/
in a tart manner
From this reading "You've been saying that for a week," Priscilla commented tartly.
tete-a-tetes
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From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading PRISCILLA'S LOOKING-GLASS "In less than twenty-four hours Elaine will be here."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You've been saying that for a week," Priscilla commented tartly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Priscilla had been making a gallant fight against her besetting weakness, it occasionally took her off her guard.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Though Priscilla had been making a gallant fight against her besetting weakness, it occasionally took her off her guard.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading PRISCILLA'S LOOKING-GLASS "In less than twenty-four hours Elaine will be here."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Though Priscilla had been making a gallant fight against her besetting weakness, it occasionally took her off her guard.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading "You've been saying that for a week," Priscilla commented tartly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
at the time that
From this reading Life at Dolittle Cottage was not favorable to _tete-a-tetes_, and Priscilla found ground for a grievance in the fact that on one of the rare occasions when they were alone together, Peggy should occupy the time in discussing the approaching visit of another friend.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading The two girls had the porch to themselves, Priscilla stretched her lazy length in the hammock, while Peggy had curled herself into the biggest chair in a position which only a kitten or a school girl could by any possibility consider comfortable.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading PRISCILLA'S LOOKING-GLASS "In less than twenty-four hours Elaine will be here."
You've
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From this reading "You've been saying that for a week," Priscilla commented tartly.
