(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading But even to her he addressed no conversation, being content to hold her hand and gaze at her with his heart in his eyes.
(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 Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But Kitty's heart as well as her thoughts were centered in the sickroom and she did not linger elsewhere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But even to her he addressed no conversation, being content to hold her hand and gaze at her with his heart in his eyes.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But even to her he addressed no conversation, being content to hold her hand and gaze at her with his heart in his eyes.
dearly loved
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Kitty's heart as well as her thoughts were centered in the sickroom and she did not linger elsewhere.
centeredadjectiveUS /ˈsentərd/
being or placed in the center
From this reading But Kitty's heart as well as her thoughts were centered in the sickroom and she did not linger elsewhere.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading But even to her he addressed no conversation, being content to hold her hand and gaze at her with his heart in his eyes.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading But even to her he addressed no conversation, being content to hold her hand and gaze at her with his heart in his eyes.
cookedadjectiveUS /kʊkt/
having been prepared for eating by the application of heat
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Kitty's heart as well as her thoughts were centered in the sickroom and she did not linger elsewhere.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
dishesnounUS /ˈdɪʃəz/
plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
take in solid food
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
elsewhereadverbUS /ˈelswer/
in or to another place
From this reading But Kitty's heart as well as her thoughts were centered in the sickroom and she did not linger elsewhere.
divisible by two
From this reading But even to her he addressed no conversation, being content to hold her hand and gaze at her with his heart in his eyes.
communicated in words
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
opinion or judgment
From this reading But even to her he addressed no conversation, being content to hold her hand and gaze at her with his heart in his eyes.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE FEET OF THE FURTIVE Mandy was not happy in her mind.
FURTIVEadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading THE FEET OF THE FURTIVE Mandy was not happy in her mind.
a long fixed look
From this reading But even to her he addressed no conversation, being content to hold her hand and gaze at her with his heart in his eyes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But even to her he addressed no conversation, being content to hold her hand and gaze at her with his heart in his eyes.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE FEET OF THE FURTIVE Mandy was not happy in her mind.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But even to her he addressed no conversation, being content to hold her hand and gaze at her with his heart in his eyes.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But Kitty's heart as well as her thoughts were centered in the sickroom and she did not linger elsewhere.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FEET OF THE FURTIVE Mandy was not happy in her mind.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But even to her he addressed no conversation, being content to hold her hand and gaze at her with his heart in his eyes.
how
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From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FEET OF THE FURTIVE Mandy was not happy in her mind.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
jes
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From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
Kitty's
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From this reading But Kitty's heart as well as her thoughts were centered in the sickroom and she did not linger elsewhere.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading But Kitty's heart as well as her thoughts were centered in the sickroom and she did not linger elsewhere.
something that is lost
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
Mandy
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From this reading THE FEET OF THE FURTIVE Mandy was not happy in her mind.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE FEET OF THE FURTIVE Mandy was not happy in her mind.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
not any; not one
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE FEET OF THE FURTIVE Mandy was not happy in her mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FEET OF THE FURTIVE Mandy was not happy in her mind.
and nothing more
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
RodgersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States composer of musical comedies (especially in collaboration with Oscar Hammerstein II and with Lorenz Hart) (1902-1979)
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
rousingadjectiveUS /ˈraʊzɪŋ/
capable of arousing enthusiasm or excitement
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
scrapsnounUS /skræps/
food that is discarded (as from a kitchen)
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
sickroomnoun
a room to which a sick person is confined
From this reading But Kitty's heart as well as her thoughts were centered in the sickroom and she did not linger elsewhere.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
surroundingsnounUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋz/
the environmental condition
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
temptingadjectiveUS /ˈtemptɪŋ/
highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FEET OF THE FURTIVE Mandy was not happy in her mind.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But Kitty's heart as well as her thoughts were centered in the sickroom and she did not linger elsewhere.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No matter how tempting the dishes she cooked, her beloved "Miss Kitty" failed to eat more than "jes' scraps," as Mandy expressed it in her disgust.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FEET OF THE FURTIVE Mandy was not happy in her mind.
WeakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
(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 But Kitty's heart as well as her thoughts were centered in the sickroom and she did not linger elsewhere.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But Kitty's heart as well as her thoughts were centered in the sickroom and she did not linger elsewhere.
at the time that
From this reading Weakened through loss of blood and shock, Ted Rodgers had lain partly conscious all through the morning, taking no interest in his surroundings and only rousing when Kitty spoke to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But even to her he addressed no conversation, being content to hold her hand and gaze at her with his heart in his eyes.
