used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had been a quick rough grasp, bringing to Lady Phayre a new conception of handshakes.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading A swift consciousness of the act brought a flush to her face.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Involuntarily she held up the hand in front of her, saw that it trembled a little, and then laid it against her cheek.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had been a quick rough grasp, bringing to Lady Phayre a new conception of handshakes.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading It had been a quick rough grasp, bringing to Lady Phayre a new conception of handshakes.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A swift consciousness of the act brought a flush to her face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Involuntarily she held up the hand in front of her, saw that it trembled a little, and then laid it against her cheek.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading It had been a quick rough grasp, bringing to Lady Phayre a new conception of handshakes.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading A swift consciousness of the act brought a flush to her face.
day-dream
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From this reading But instead of drawing away her hand, she moved it slightly so that her lips touched the palm, and there it stayed while she gave herself up to a day-dream.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading But instead of drawing away her hand, she moved it slightly so that her lips touched the palm, and there it stayed while she gave herself up to a day-dream.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A swift consciousness of the act brought a flush to her face.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading A swift consciousness of the act brought a flush to her face.
flutterverbUS /ˈflʌtər/
move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Involuntarily she held up the hand in front of her, saw that it trembled a little, and then laid it against her cheek.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But instead of drawing away her hand, she moved it slightly so that her lips touched the palm, and there it stayed while she gave herself up to a day-dream.
hold firmly
From this reading It had been a quick rough grasp, bringing to Lady Phayre a new conception of handshakes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had been a quick rough grasp, bringing to Lady Phayre a new conception of handshakes.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
handshakesnounUS /ˈhændʃeɪks/
plural of “handshake” — grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract)
From this reading It had been a quick rough grasp, bringing to Lady Phayre a new conception of handshakes.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Involuntarily she held up the hand in front of her, saw that it trembled a little, and then laid it against her cheek.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading But instead of drawing away her hand, she moved it slightly so that her lips touched the palm, and there it stayed while she gave herself up to a day-dream.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But instead of drawing away her hand, she moved it slightly so that her lips touched the palm, and there it stayed while she gave herself up to a day-dream.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
InvoluntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading Involuntarily she held up the hand in front of her, saw that it trembled a little, and then laid it against her cheek.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had been a quick rough grasp, bringing to Lady Phayre a new conception of handshakes.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading It had been a quick rough grasp, bringing to Lady Phayre a new conception of handshakes.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Involuntarily she held up the hand in front of her, saw that it trembled a little, and then laid it against her cheek.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading But instead of drawing away her hand, she moved it slightly so that her lips touched the palm, and there it stayed while she gave herself up to a day-dream.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Involuntarily she held up the hand in front of her, saw that it trembled a little, and then laid it against her cheek.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading But instead of drawing away her hand, she moved it slightly so that her lips touched the palm, and there it stayed while she gave herself up to a day-dream.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It had been a quick rough grasp, bringing to Lady Phayre a new conception of handshakes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had been a quick rough grasp, bringing to Lady Phayre a new conception of handshakes.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading But instead of drawing away her hand, she moved it slightly so that her lips touched the palm, and there it stayed while she gave herself up to a day-dream.
per-fervid
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From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
Phayre
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From this reading It had been a quick rough grasp, bringing to Lady Phayre a new conception of handshakes.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading It had been a quick rough grasp, bringing to Lady Phayre a new conception of handshakes.
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading It had been a quick rough grasp, bringing to Lady Phayre a new conception of handshakes.
cut with a saw
From this reading Involuntarily she held up the hand in front of her, saw that it trembled a little, and then laid it against her cheek.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Involuntarily she held up the hand in front of her, saw that it trembled a little, and then laid it against her cheek.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But instead of drawing away her hand, she moved it slightly so that her lips touched the palm, and there it stayed while she gave herself up to a day-dream.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But instead of drawing away her hand, she moved it slightly so that her lips touched the palm, and there it stayed while she gave herself up to a day-dream.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But instead of drawing away her hand, she moved it slightly so that her lips touched the palm, and there it stayed while she gave herself up to a day-dream.
moving very fast
From this reading A swift consciousness of the act brought a flush to her face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Involuntarily she held up the hand in front of her, saw that it trembled a little, and then laid it against her cheek.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But instead of drawing away her hand, she moved it slightly so that her lips touched the palm, and there it stayed while she gave herself up to a day-dream.
tingled
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From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
tinglingadjectiveUS /ˈtɪŋɡəlɪŋ/
exciting by touching lightly so as to cause laughter or twitching movements
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had been a quick rough grasp, bringing to Lady Phayre a new conception of handshakes.
having come into contact
From this reading But instead of drawing away her hand, she moved it slightly so that her lips touched the palm, and there it stayed while she gave herself up to a day-dream.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Involuntarily she held up the hand in front of her, saw that it trembled a little, and then laid it against her cheek.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Involuntarily she held up the hand in front of her, saw that it trembled a little, and then laid it against her cheek.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading It had not been violent like that of certain per-fervid ones among her friends, forcing the rings into her delicate flesh; but her hand tingled, and the tingling mounted her arm and died away in a flutter in her bosom.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading But instead of drawing away her hand, she moved it slightly so that her lips touched the palm, and there it stayed while she gave herself up to a day-dream.
