used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Moxton looked at Ellis in surprise, and both looked at Rudolph.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lounging in his chair, Zirknitz made this astonishing statement as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Is this true?" asked Ellis, doubtfully.
assuredlyadverbUS /əˈʃʊrədli/
without a doubt
From this reading "Eh, _mon cher_, most assuredly.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading Lounging in his chair, Zirknitz made this astonishing statement as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Moxton looked at Ellis in surprise, and both looked at Rudolph.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mrs. Moxton looked at Ellis in surprise, and both looked at Rudolph.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Lounging in his chair, Zirknitz made this astonishing statement as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
cher
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From this reading "Eh, _mon cher_, most assuredly.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading "Is this true?" asked Ellis, doubtfully.
Eh
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From this reading "Eh, _mon cher_, most assuredly.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading Mrs. Moxton looked at Ellis in surprise, and both looked at Rudolph.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lounging in his chair, Zirknitz made this astonishing statement as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I tell lies only when necessary."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lounging in his chair, Zirknitz made this astonishing statement as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Is this true?" asked Ellis, doubtfully.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Lounging in his chair, Zirknitz made this astonishing statement as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading I tell lies only when necessary."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Moxton looked at Ellis in surprise, and both looked at Rudolph.
LoungingverbUS /ˈlaʊndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “lounge” — sit or recline comfortably
From this reading Lounging in his chair, Zirknitz made this astonishing statement as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Lounging in his chair, Zirknitz made this astonishing statement as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
monnounUS /moʊn/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading "Eh, _mon cher_, most assuredly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Lounging in his chair, Zirknitz made this astonishing statement as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
Moxton
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From this reading Mrs. Moxton looked at Ellis in surprise, and both looked at Rudolph.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Moxton looked at Ellis in surprise, and both looked at Rudolph.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Lounging in his chair, Zirknitz made this astonishing statement as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
absolutely essential
From this reading I tell lies only when necessary."
and nothing more
From this reading I tell lies only when necessary."
Rudolph
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From this reading Mrs. Moxton looked at Ellis in surprise, and both looked at Rudolph.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Lounging in his chair, Zirknitz made this astonishing statement as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Mrs. Moxton looked at Ellis in surprise, and both looked at Rudolph.
express in words
From this reading I tell lies only when necessary."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lounging in his chair, Zirknitz made this astonishing statement as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
a special situation
From this reading Lounging in his chair, Zirknitz made this astonishing statement as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Lounging in his chair, Zirknitz made this astonishing statement as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Lounging in his chair, Zirknitz made this astonishing statement as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "Is this true?" asked Ellis, doubtfully.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lounging in his chair, Zirknitz made this astonishing statement as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
at the time that
From this reading I tell lies only when necessary."
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Lounging in his chair, Zirknitz made this astonishing statement as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
Zirknitz
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From this reading Lounging in his chair, Zirknitz made this astonishing statement as though it were the most natural thing in the world.
