used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The corsage is a marvel, madame!" exclaimed Suzanne, ecstatically.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "This is indecent exposure of mistaken identity, and I can’t stand much of it; so keep moving, will you?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It is, girl," I muttered, glancing at myself in a mirror.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "It feels like a cross between a modern life-preserver and a mediæval breast-plate.
breast-plate
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From this reading "It feels like a cross between a modern life-preserver and a mediæval breast-plate.
can't
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From this reading "This is indecent exposure of mistaken identity, and I can’t stand much of it; so keep moving, will you?"
corsagenounUS /kɔːrˈsɑːʒ/
an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present
From this reading "The corsage is a marvel, madame!" exclaimed Suzanne, ecstatically.
travel across or pass over
From this reading "It feels like a cross between a modern life-preserver and a mediæval breast-plate.
Don't
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From this reading "Don’t stop to talk, Suzanne," I grumbled.
ecstaticallyadverbUS /ekˈstætɪkli/
in an ecstatic manner
From this reading "The corsage is a marvel, madame!" exclaimed Suzanne, ecstatically.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "The corsage is a marvel, madame!" exclaimed Suzanne, ecstatically.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading "This is indecent exposure of mistaken identity, and I can’t stand much of it; so keep moving, will you?"
plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness
From this reading "It feels like a cross between a modern life-preserver and a mediæval breast-plate.
a young female
From this reading "It is, girl," I muttered, glancing at myself in a mirror.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "It is, girl," I muttered, glancing at myself in a mirror.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "Don’t stop to talk, Suzanne," I grumbled.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Don’t stop to talk, Suzanne," I grumbled.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading "This is indecent exposure of mistaken identity, and I can’t stand much of it; so keep moving, will you?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is, girl," I muttered, glancing at myself in a mirror.
indecentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdiːsənt/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading "This is indecent exposure of mistaken identity, and I can’t stand much of it; so keep moving, will you?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is indecent exposure of mistaken identity, and I can’t stand much of it; so keep moving, will you?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "This is indecent exposure of mistaken identity, and I can’t stand much of it; so keep moving, will you?"
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "This is indecent exposure of mistaken identity, and I can’t stand much of it; so keep moving, will you?"
life-preserver
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From this reading "It feels like a cross between a modern life-preserver and a mediæval breast-plate.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "It feels like a cross between a modern life-preserver and a mediæval breast-plate.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading "The corsage is a marvel, madame!" exclaimed Suzanne, ecstatically.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading "The corsage is a marvel, madame!" exclaimed Suzanne, ecstatically.
mediæval
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From this reading "It feels like a cross between a modern life-preserver and a mediæval breast-plate.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading "It is, girl," I muttered, glancing at myself in a mirror.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading "This is indecent exposure of mistaken identity, and I can’t stand much of it; so keep moving, will you?"
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading "It feels like a cross between a modern life-preserver and a mediæval breast-plate.
in motion
From this reading "This is indecent exposure of mistaken identity, and I can’t stand much of it; so keep moving, will you?"
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "This is indecent exposure of mistaken identity, and I can’t stand much of it; so keep moving, will you?"
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "It is, girl," I muttered, glancing at myself in a mirror.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "It is, girl," I muttered, glancing at myself in a mirror.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "This is indecent exposure of mistaken identity, and I can’t stand much of it; so keep moving, will you?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "This is indecent exposure of mistaken identity, and I can’t stand much of it; so keep moving, will you?"
be standing; be upright
From this reading "This is indecent exposure of mistaken identity, and I can’t stand much of it; so keep moving, will you?"
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Don’t stop to talk, Suzanne," I grumbled.
Suzanne
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From this reading "Don’t stop to talk, Suzanne," I grumbled.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Don’t stop to talk, Suzanne," I grumbled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The corsage is a marvel, madame!" exclaimed Suzanne, ecstatically.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is indecent exposure of mistaken identity, and I can’t stand much of it; so keep moving, will you?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Don’t stop to talk, Suzanne," I grumbled.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "This is indecent exposure of mistaken identity, and I can’t stand much of it; so keep moving, will you?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "This is indecent exposure of mistaken identity, and I can’t stand much of it; so keep moving, will you?"
