used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
adoreverbUS /əˈdɔːr/
love intensely
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
adornedadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrnd/
provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
on or to one side
From this reading Suddenly he closed it, tossed it aside, and leaning forward, possessed himself of her hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
taking care or paying attention
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Suddenly he closed it, tossed it aside, and leaning forward, possessed himself of her hand.
commentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
divinest
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From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading I adore you! and you, flinty-hearted goddess, give no word of encouragement to your prostrate worshiper.
EuropanounUS /jʊˈroʊpə/
the 4th largest of Jupiter's satellites; covered with a smooth shell of frozen water
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
fanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
flinty-hearted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I adore you! and you, flinty-hearted goddess, give no word of encouragement to your prostrate worshiper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading I adore you! and you, flinty-hearted goddess, give no word of encouragement to your prostrate worshiper.
goddessnounUS /ˈɡɑːdəs/
a female deity
From this reading I adore you! and you, flinty-hearted goddess, give no word of encouragement to your prostrate worshiper.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Suddenly he closed it, tossed it aside, and leaning forward, possessed himself of her hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
impassionedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpæʃənd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
discontinued temporarily
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Suddenly he closed it, tossed it aside, and leaning forward, possessed himself of her hand.
without good reason
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
a woman of refinement
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
not any; not one
From this reading I adore you! and you, flinty-hearted goddess, give no word of encouragement to your prostrate worshiper.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
Patricia
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From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Suddenly he closed it, tossed it aside, and leaning forward, possessed himself of her hand.
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading I adore you! and you, flinty-hearted goddess, give no word of encouragement to your prostrate worshiper.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
RapeverbUS /reɪp/
force (someone) to have sex against their will
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
term of address for a man
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
a person who is owned by someone
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
spearnounUS /spɪr/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly he closed it, tossed it aside, and leaning forward, possessed himself of her hand.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading Suddenly he closed it, tossed it aside, and leaning forward, possessed himself of her hand.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Taking her fan from her, he began to play with it, lightly commenting on the picture of the Rape of Europa with which it was adorned.
WOOINGnounUS /ˈwuːɪŋ/
a man's courting of a woman; seeking the affections of a woman (usually with the hope of marriage)
From this reading AN INTERRUPTED WOOING Sir Charles pushed forward the big chair for Patricia, and himself dropped upon a stool at her feet.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading I adore you! and you, flinty-hearted goddess, give no word of encouragement to your prostrate worshiper.
worshipernounUS /ˈwɜːrʃəpər/
someone who admires too much to recognize faults
From this reading I adore you! and you, flinty-hearted goddess, give no word of encouragement to your prostrate worshiper.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Madam, sweet cousin, divinest Patricia," he exclaimed in a carefully impassioned tone; "do you not know that I am your slave, the captive of your bow and spear, that I adore you?
