used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Well, if you aren’t a pair of you!" exclaimed Mildred, bursting into laughter, which she endeavored to repress out of consideration of the lateness of the hour.
aren't
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From this reading "Well, if you aren’t a pair of you!" exclaimed Mildred, bursting into laughter, which she endeavored to repress out of consideration of the lateness of the hour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading "Well, if you aren’t a pair of you!" exclaimed Mildred, bursting into laughter, which she endeavored to repress out of consideration of the lateness of the hour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "That is what I supposed myself," replied Mildred demurely; "but I wanted to be sure I didn’t exaggerate."
ClovernounUS /ˈkloʊvər/
a plant of the genus Trifolium
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading "Well, if you aren’t a pair of you!" exclaimed Mildred, bursting into laughter, which she endeavored to repress out of consideration of the lateness of the hour.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Too seriously so for you to make merry over it," continued Clover, shaking her head.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear," she said reproachfully, "that man is very deeply in love."
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading "Dear," she said reproachfully, "that man is very deeply in love."
demurelyadverbUS /dɪˈmjʊrli/
in a demure manner
From this reading "That is what I supposed myself," replied Mildred demurely; "but I wanted to be sure I didn’t exaggerate."
didn't
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From this reading "That is what I supposed myself," replied Mildred demurely; "but I wanted to be sure I didn’t exaggerate."
endeavoredverbUS /ɪnˈdevərd/
past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading "Well, if you aren’t a pair of you!" exclaimed Mildred, bursting into laughter, which she endeavored to repress out of consideration of the lateness of the hour.
exaggerateverbUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪt/
to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth
From this reading "That is what I supposed myself," replied Mildred demurely; "but I wanted to be sure I didn’t exaggerate."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Well, if you aren’t a pair of you!" exclaimed Mildred, bursting into laughter, which she endeavored to repress out of consideration of the lateness of the hour.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Too seriously so for you to make merry over it," continued Clover, shaking her head.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Too seriously so for you to make merry over it," continued Clover, shaking her head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Well, if you aren’t a pair of you!" exclaimed Mildred, bursting into laughter, which she endeavored to repress out of consideration of the lateness of the hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "That is what I supposed myself," replied Mildred demurely; "but I wanted to be sure I didn’t exaggerate."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well, if you aren’t a pair of you!" exclaimed Mildred, bursting into laughter, which she endeavored to repress out of consideration of the lateness of the hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Well, if you aren’t a pair of you!" exclaimed Mildred, bursting into laughter, which she endeavored to repress out of consideration of the lateness of the hour.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dear," she said reproachfully, "that man is very deeply in love."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Too seriously so for you to make merry over it," continued Clover, shaking her head.
latenessnounUS /ˈleɪtnəs/
quality of coming late or later in time
From this reading "Well, if you aren’t a pair of you!" exclaimed Mildred, bursting into laughter, which she endeavored to repress out of consideration of the lateness of the hour.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "Well, if you aren’t a pair of you!" exclaimed Mildred, bursting into laughter, which she endeavored to repress out of consideration of the lateness of the hour.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "Dear," she said reproachfully, "that man is very deeply in love."
engage in
From this reading "Too seriously so for you to make merry over it," continued Clover, shaking her head.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Dear," she said reproachfully, "that man is very deeply in love."
marvelingverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “marvel” — be amazed at
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading "Too seriously so for you to make merry over it," continued Clover, shaking her head.
Mildred
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From this reading "That is what I supposed myself," replied Mildred demurely; "but I wanted to be sure I didn’t exaggerate."
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "That is what I supposed myself," replied Mildred demurely; "but I wanted to be sure I didn’t exaggerate."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Well, if you aren’t a pair of you!" exclaimed Mildred, bursting into laughter, which she endeavored to repress out of consideration of the lateness of the hour.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Too seriously so for you to make merry over it," continued Clover, shaking her head.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading "Well, if you aren’t a pair of you!" exclaimed Mildred, bursting into laughter, which she endeavored to repress out of consideration of the lateness of the hour.
rampantadjectiveUS /ˈræmpənt/
unrestrained and violent
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "That is what I supposed myself," replied Mildred demurely; "but I wanted to be sure I didn’t exaggerate."
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading "Well, if you aren’t a pair of you!" exclaimed Mildred, bursting into laughter, which she endeavored to repress out of consideration of the lateness of the hour.
reproachfullyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading "Dear," she said reproachfully, "that man is very deeply in love."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Dear," she said reproachfully, "that man is very deeply in love."
in a serious manner
From this reading "Too seriously so for you to make merry over it," continued Clover, shaking her head.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "Too seriously so for you to make merry over it," continued Clover, shaking her head.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Dear," she said reproachfully, "that man is very deeply in love."
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
required or under orders
From this reading "That is what I supposed myself," replied Mildred demurely; "but I wanted to be sure I didn’t exaggerate."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "That is what I supposed myself," replied Mildred demurely; "but I wanted to be sure I didn’t exaggerate."
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That is what I supposed myself," replied Mildred demurely; "but I wanted to be sure I didn’t exaggerate."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Too seriously so for you to make merry over it," continued Clover, shaking her head.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Clover turned her tender glance upon her sister, marveling that the spirit of mischief could be so rampant in her eyes.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Dear," she said reproachfully, "that man is very deeply in love."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading "That is what I supposed myself," replied Mildred demurely; "but I wanted to be sure I didn’t exaggerate."
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, if you aren’t a pair of you!" exclaimed Mildred, bursting into laughter, which she endeavored to repress out of consideration of the lateness of the hour.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That is what I supposed myself," replied Mildred demurely; "but I wanted to be sure I didn’t exaggerate."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Well, if you aren’t a pair of you!" exclaimed Mildred, bursting into laughter, which she endeavored to repress out of consideration of the lateness of the hour.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Too seriously so for you to make merry over it," continued Clover, shaking her head.
