the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Pelle would ask, for he would have enjoyed an exposition of the ideas that filled his mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What are you thinking of now?”
weapons considered collectively
From this reading They certainly want to be kissed!” she replied, throwing her arms round his neck.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Pelle would ask, for he would have enjoyed an exposition of the ideas that filled his mind.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They certainly want to be kissed!” she replied, throwing her arms round his neck.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading They certainly want to be kissed!” she replied, throwing her arms round his neck.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
Ellen
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From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Pelle would ask, for he would have enjoyed an exposition of the ideas that filled his mind.
expositionnounUS /ˌekspəˈzɪʃən/
a systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic
From this reading Pelle would ask, for he would have enjoyed an exposition of the ideas that filled his mind.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Pelle would ask, for he would have enjoyed an exposition of the ideas that filled his mind.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Pelle would ask, for he would have enjoyed an exposition of the ideas that filled his mind.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Pelle would ask, for he would have enjoyed an exposition of the ideas that filled his mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pelle would ask, for he would have enjoyed an exposition of the ideas that filled his mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pelle would ask, for he would have enjoyed an exposition of the ideas that filled his mind.
how
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From this reading “I was thinking how red your lips are when you speak!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I was thinking how red your lips are when you speak!
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Pelle would ask, for he would have enjoyed an exposition of the ideas that filled his mind.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading They certainly want to be kissed!” she replied, throwing her arms round his neck.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading “I was thinking how red your lips are when you speak!
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Pelle would ask, for he would have enjoyed an exposition of the ideas that filled his mind.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading They certainly want to be kissed!” she replied, throwing her arms round his neck.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “What are you thinking of now?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “What are you thinking of now?”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
Pelle
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From this reading Pelle would ask, for he would have enjoyed an exposition of the ideas that filled his mind.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “I was thinking how red your lips are when you speak!
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading They certainly want to be kissed!” she replied, throwing her arms round his neck.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading They certainly want to be kissed!” she replied, throwing her arms round his neck.
sharingnounUS /ˈʃerɪŋ/
using or enjoying something jointly with others
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They certainly want to be kissed!” she replied, throwing her arms round his neck.
express in speech
From this reading “I was thinking how red your lips are when you speak!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pelle would ask, for he would have enjoyed an exposition of the ideas that filled his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pelle would ask, for he would have enjoyed an exposition of the ideas that filled his mind.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They certainly want to be kissed!” she replied, throwing her arms round his neck.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “What are you thinking of now?”
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading They certainly want to be kissed!” she replied, throwing her arms round his neck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading They certainly want to be kissed!” she replied, throwing her arms round his neck.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What are you thinking of now?”
at the time that
From this reading “I was thinking how red your lips are when you speak!
in the company of; together with
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading There was no one for him but Ellen, and he wanted to discuss the new ideas with her, and to feel the wonderful happiness of sharing these too with her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Pelle would ask, for he would have enjoyed an exposition of the ideas that filled his mind.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What are you thinking of now?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I was thinking how red your lips are when you speak!
