used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How Terry is put in the Dock--And how the two Misses Blake baffle expectation, and show themselves in their true colors.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
auntsnounUS /ænts/
plural of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
baffleverbUS /ˈbæfəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading How Terry is put in the Dock--And how the two Misses Blake baffle expectation, and show themselves in their true colors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
Beresford
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From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading How Terry is put in the Dock--And how the two Misses Blake baffle expectation, and show themselves in their true colors.
bosoms
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From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
breatheverbUS /briːð/
draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading Monica and Kit reach the house in breathless haste.
Brian
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From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
coldsnounUS /koʊldz/
plural of “cold” — a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading How Terry is put in the Dock--And how the two Misses Blake baffle expectation, and show themselves in their true colors.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
cowardsnounUS /ˈkaʊərdz/
plural of “coward” — a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
dalliancenounUS /ˈdæliəns/
the deliberate act of delaying and playing instead of working
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
Desmond
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From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
DocknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading How Terry is put in the Dock--And how the two Misses Blake baffle expectation, and show themselves in their true colors.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading How Terry is put in the Dock--And how the two Misses Blake baffle expectation, and show themselves in their true colors.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
experiencing or showing fear
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
flower-crowned
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From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Monica and Kit reach the house in breathless haste.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Monica and Kit reach the house in breathless haste.
a social unit living together
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
How
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From this reading How Terry is put in the Dock--And how the two Misses Blake baffle expectation, and show themselves in their true colors.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How Terry is put in the Dock--And how the two Misses Blake baffle expectation, and show themselves in their true colors.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading How Terry is put in the Dock--And how the two Misses Blake baffle expectation, and show themselves in their true colors.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
KitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading Monica and Kit reach the house in breathless haste.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading How Terry is put in the Dock--And how the two Misses Blake baffle expectation, and show themselves in their true colors.
Monica
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From this reading Monica and Kit reach the house in breathless haste.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading How Terry is put in the Dock--And how the two Misses Blake baffle expectation, and show themselves in their true colors.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Monica and Kit reach the house in breathless haste.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
only a very short time before
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
scoldings
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From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading How Terry is put in the Dock--And how the two Misses Blake baffle expectation, and show themselves in their true colors.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
sultryadjectiveUS /ˈsʌltri/
sexually exciting or gratifying
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
TerrynounUS /ˈteri/
English actress (1847-1928)
From this reading How Terry is put in the Dock--And how the two Misses Blake baffle expectation, and show themselves in their true colors.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How Terry is put in the Dock--And how the two Misses Blake baffle expectation, and show themselves in their true colors.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading How Terry is put in the Dock--And how the two Misses Blake baffle expectation, and show themselves in their true colors.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading How Terry is put in the Dock--And how the two Misses Blake baffle expectation, and show themselves in their true colors.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading How Terry is put in the Dock--And how the two Misses Blake baffle expectation, and show themselves in their true colors.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading How Terry is put in the Dock--And how the two Misses Blake baffle expectation, and show themselves in their true colors.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
at the time that
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Conscience makes cowards of us all;" and the late secret interview with Brian Desmond has lowered the tone of their courage to such an extent that they scarcely dare to breathe as they creep into their aunts' presence.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading But the Misses Blake are fearful of colds, and expect all the household to be in at stated hours; and the Misses Beresford are fearful of scoldings, carrying, as they do, guilty hearts within their bosoms.
but in spite of that
From this reading It is far later than they imagined when lingering in happy dalliance in the flower-crowned field below, and yet not really late for a sultry summer evening.
