used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading David that morning had sent them to her, and she knew how his face would light when he saw her wearing them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Of late she had begun to notice rather definitely how readily she could please him.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of late she had begun to notice rather definitely how readily she could please him.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading David that morning had sent them to her, and she knew how his face would light when he saw her wearing them.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Of late she had begun to notice rather definitely how readily she could please him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading David that morning had sent them to her, and she knew how his face would light when he saw her wearing them.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading David that morning had sent them to her, and she knew how his face would light when he saw her wearing them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading David that morning had sent them to her, and she knew how his face would light when he saw her wearing them.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Of late she had begun to notice rather definitely how readily she could please him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading David that morning had sent them to her, and she knew how his face would light when he saw her wearing them.
how
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From this reading David that morning had sent them to her, and she knew how his face would light when he saw her wearing them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading David that morning had sent them to her, and she knew how his face would light when he saw her wearing them.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Of late she had begun to notice rather definitely how readily she could please him.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading David that morning had sent them to her, and she knew how his face would light when he saw her wearing them.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
mal
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From this reading Quam plume mal vento!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading David that morning had sent them to her, and she knew how his face would light when he saw her wearing them.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Of late she had begun to notice rather definitely how readily she could please him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Of late she had begun to notice rather definitely how readily she could please him.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading And he, too, pleased her.
plumeverbUS /pluːm/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading Quam plume mal vento!
Quam
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From this reading Quam plume mal vento!
on the contrary
From this reading Of late she had begun to notice rather definitely how readily she could please him.
without much difficulty
From this reading Of late she had begun to notice rather definitely how readily she could please him.
cut with a saw
From this reading David that morning had sent them to her, and she knew how his face would light when he saw her wearing them.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading David that morning had sent them to her, and she knew how his face would light when he saw her wearing them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading David that morning had sent them to her, and she knew how his face would light when he saw her wearing them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And he, too, pleased her.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
vasenounUS /veɪs/
an open jar of glass or porcelain used as an ornament or to hold flowers
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
vento
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From this reading Quam plume mal vento!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was, indeed, still singing it as she slipped into the living-room, on her way down, to help herself to a flower or two out of a big bunch that stood in a vase on the table.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading David that morning had sent them to her, and she knew how his face would light when he saw her wearing them.
at the time that
From this reading David that morning had sent them to her, and she knew how his face would light when he saw her wearing them.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading David that morning had sent them to her, and she knew how his face would light when he saw her wearing them.
