123
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205
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245
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339
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JOHN WILSON AND SON .
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
Beatrix
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accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
CAMBRIDGEnounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
Can't
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definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
chatterverbUS /ˈtʃætər/
click repeatedly or uncontrollably
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
cloyingadjectiveUS /ˈklɔɪɪŋ/
overly sweet
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
disorderedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərd/
thrown into a state of disarray or confusion
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
accept an excuse for
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
IntimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
irritationnounUS /ˌɪrɪˈteɪʃən/
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading JOHN WILSON AND SON .
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
engage in
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading UNIVERSITY PRESS .
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
Sally'snounUS /ˈsæliz/
possessive form of “sally” — witty remark
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
a male human offspring
From this reading JOHN WILSON AND SON .
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
not in physical motion
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
Thayer
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From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
toquenoun
a tall white hat with a pouched crown; worn by chefs
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading CAMBRIDGE, U. S. A.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
UNIVERSITYnounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading UNIVERSITY PRESS .
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
wearilyadverbUS /ˈwerəli/
in a weary manner
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
(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 "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
WILSONnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading JOHN WILSON AND SON .
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Intimate friends are sometimes cloying, and she felt a certain irritation rising within her, as she watched Sally's bright face under her French toque, and listened to the easy stream of chatter which issued from Sally's lips.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "'Can't you make any sort of an excuse for yourself, Sidney?' she demanded" Page 123 "It was so that Thayer liked best to think of her" " 205 "Beatrix still sat at the disordered table" " 245 "'I believe I might as well ask you now'" " 339 Beatrix smiled a little wearily.
