touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
(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 TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I couldn't sleep, Tommy," Margery answered; "I have so much on my mind."
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
couldn't
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From this reading "I couldn't sleep, Tommy," Margery answered; "I have so much on my mind."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
energeticallyadverbUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪkli/
in an energetic manner
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
half-past
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From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I couldn't sleep, Tommy," Margery answered; "I have so much on my mind."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
hindrancenounUS /ˈhɪndrəns/
something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
HONORARYadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnəreri/
given as an honor without the normal duties
From this reading ONE HONORARY MEMBER TO THE OTHER HONORARY MEMBER.
a social unit living together
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I couldn't sleep, Tommy," Margery answered; "I have so much on my mind."
interpretedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətəd/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
Isabel
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From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
Margery
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From this reading "I couldn't sleep, Tommy," Margery answered; "I have so much on my mind."
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading ONE HONORARY MEMBER TO THE OTHER HONORARY MEMBER.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "I couldn't sleep, Tommy," Margery answered; "I have so much on my mind."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I couldn't sleep, Tommy," Margery answered; "I have so much on my mind."
murmursnounUS /ˈmɜːrmərz/
plural of “murmur” — a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I couldn't sleep, Tommy," Margery answered; "I have so much on my mind."
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
not any; not one
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ONE HONORARY MEMBER TO THE OTHER HONORARY MEMBER.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading ONE HONORARY MEMBER TO THE OTHER HONORARY MEMBER.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading "I couldn't sleep, Tommy," Margery answered; "I have so much on my mind."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
in the near future
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
carry out
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ONE HONORARY MEMBER TO THE OTHER HONORARY MEMBER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading By six the entire household was awake, for Margery began to practise energetically, that there should be no hindrance to her starting to take the letter to Miss Isabel as soon as breakfast was over.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ONE HONORARY MEMBER TO THE OTHER HONORARY MEMBER.
TOMMY
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From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
TRADDLES
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From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOMMY TRADDLES was aroused from his morning nap by the shock of seeing his little mistress appear at half-past five all dressed and ready for the day.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He welcomed her with his usual salutation of soft murmurs, rubbing his head against her, which she interpreted to mean on this occasion, "Why are you dressed so early?"
