to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How many teachers are there?"
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Helen was asking.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
Cox'snounUS /ˈkɑːksɪz/
possessive form of “cox” — either of two related enzymes that control the production of prostaglandins and are blocked by aspirin
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did really seem very kind of her, however, to put herself out in this way for two "Infants."
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
DUETnounUS /duːˈet/
two items of the same kind
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
enamoredadjectiveUS /eˈnæmərd/
marked by foolish or unreasoning fondness
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading It did really seem very kind of her, however, to put herself out in this way for two "Infants."
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From this reading "How many teachers are there?"
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It did really seem very kind of her, however, to put herself out in this way for two "Infants."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
InfantsnounUS /ˈɪnfənts/
plural of “infant” — a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading It did really seem very kind of her, however, to put herself out in this way for two "Infants."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did really seem very kind of her, however, to put herself out in this way for two "Infants."
JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading It did really seem very kind of her, however, to put herself out in this way for two "Infants."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "How many teachers are there?"
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
nineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It did really seem very kind of her, however, to put herself out in this way for two "Infants."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It did really seem very kind of her, however, to put herself out in this way for two "Infants."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It did really seem very kind of her, however, to put herself out in this way for two "Infants."
freed from illness or injury
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It did really seem very kind of her, however, to put herself out in this way for two "Infants."
self-possessionnoun
the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading "How many teachers are there?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "How many teachers are there?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It did really seem very kind of her, however, to put herself out in this way for two "Infants."
unkindadjectiveUS /ənˈkaɪnd/
lacking kindness
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
precisely as stated
From this reading It did really seem very kind of her, however, to put herself out in this way for two "Infants."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "THE DUET" Helen, by this time, having recovered her usual self-possession, was talking "nineteen to the dozen" to their new friend.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It did really seem very kind of her, however, to put herself out in this way for two "Infants."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ruth was not in the least suspicious; but Mary Cox's countenance was altogether too sharp, her gray eyes were too sly, her manner to the French teacher had been too unkind, for Ruth to become greatly enamored of the Junior.
