anew
From this reading "Probably this," I answered, slipping it around her again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Probably this," I answered, slipping it around her again.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Probably this," I answered, slipping it around her again.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "But you must get away at once," whispered Lisbeth; "if Mr. Selwyn should see you----" "I intend that he shall.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "But you must get away at once," whispered Lisbeth; "if Mr. Selwyn should see you----" "I intend that he shall.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But you must get away at once," whispered Lisbeth; "if Mr. Selwyn should see you----" "I intend that he shall.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Hallo, Mr. Selwyn!" came in the Imp’s familiar tones.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
well known or easily recognized
From this reading "Hallo, Mr. Selwyn!" came in the Imp’s familiar tones.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "But you must get away at once," whispered Lisbeth; "if Mr. Selwyn should see you----" "I intend that he shall.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
Hallo
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From this reading "Hallo, Mr. Selwyn!" came in the Imp’s familiar tones.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But you must get away at once," whispered Lisbeth; "if Mr. Selwyn should see you----" "I intend that he shall.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Probably this," I answered, slipping it around her again.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
become quiet or still; fall silent
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Probably this," I answered, slipping it around her again.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But you must get away at once," whispered Lisbeth; "if Mr. Selwyn should see you----" "I intend that he shall.
Imp's
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From this reading "Hallo, Mr. Selwyn!" came in the Imp’s familiar tones.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Hallo, Mr. Selwyn!" came in the Imp’s familiar tones.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading "But you must get away at once," whispered Lisbeth; "if Mr. Selwyn should see you----" "I intend that he shall.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Probably this," I answered, slipping it around her again.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
Lisbeth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But you must get away at once," whispered Lisbeth; "if Mr. Selwyn should see you----" "I intend that he shall.
hear with intention
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
a form of address for a man
From this reading "But you must get away at once," whispered Lisbeth; "if Mr. Selwyn should see you----" "I intend that he shall.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "But you must get away at once," whispered Lisbeth; "if Mr. Selwyn should see you----" "I intend that he shall.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
on one occasion
From this reading "But you must get away at once," whispered Lisbeth; "if Mr. Selwyn should see you----" "I intend that he shall.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading "Probably this," I answered, slipping it around her again.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "But you must get away at once," whispered Lisbeth; "if Mr. Selwyn should see you----" "I intend that he shall.
Selwyn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "But you must get away at once," whispered Lisbeth; "if Mr. Selwyn should see you----" "I intend that he shall.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "But you must get away at once," whispered Lisbeth; "if Mr. Selwyn should see you----" "I intend that he shall.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "But you must get away at once," whispered Lisbeth; "if Mr. Selwyn should see you----" "I intend that he shall.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
slippingadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpɪŋ/
moving as on a slippery surface
From this reading "Probably this," I answered, slipping it around her again.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But you must get away at once," whispered Lisbeth; "if Mr. Selwyn should see you----" "I intend that he shall.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Probably this," I answered, slipping it around her again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Hallo, Mr. Selwyn!" came in the Imp’s familiar tones.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "But you must get away at once," whispered Lisbeth; "if Mr. Selwyn should see you----" "I intend that he shall.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, good gracious!" exclaimed another voice, much too near to be pleasant, "what on earth are you doing here--and at this time of night?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Oh, it will be quite simple; while he is talking to me you can get back to the----" "Hush!" she whispered, laying her fingers on my lips; "listen!"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "But you must get away at once," whispered Lisbeth; "if Mr. Selwyn should see you----" "I intend that he shall.
