(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WINDS UP THE THREAD AND TIES TWO KNOTS AT THE END.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WINDS UP THE THREAD AND TIES TWO KNOTS AT THE END.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Great was the excitement of the worthy couple at Phillimore Gardens when Kate Harston was brought back to them.
for the reason that
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "I was very foolish," she said, blushing prettily and rearranging her hair, which had been somewhat tumbled by her numerous caresses.
bellowingnounUS /ˈbeloʊɪŋ/
a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
blushingadjectiveUS /ˈblʌʃɪŋ/
having a red face from embarrassment or shame or agitation or emotional upset
From this reading "I was very foolish," she said, blushing prettily and rearranging her hair, which had been somewhat tumbled by her numerous caresses.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Great was the excitement of the worthy couple at Phillimore Gardens when Kate Harston was brought back to them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
caressesnounUS /kərˈesɪz/
plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading "I was very foolish," she said, blushing prettily and rearranging her hair, which had been somewhat tumbled by her numerous caresses.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading Great was the excitement of the worthy couple at Phillimore Gardens when Kate Harston was brought back to them.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
Dimsdale
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From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading WINDS UP THE THREAD AND TIES TWO KNOTS AT THE END.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Great was the excitement of the worthy couple at Phillimore Gardens when Kate Harston was brought back to them.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading "I was very foolish," she said, blushing prettily and rearranging her hair, which had been somewhat tumbled by her numerous caresses.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Great was the excitement of the worthy couple at Phillimore Gardens when Kate Harston was brought back to them.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great was the excitement of the worthy couple at Phillimore Gardens when Kate Harston was brought back to them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading "I was very foolish," she said, blushing prettily and rearranging her hair, which had been somewhat tumbled by her numerous caresses.
Harston
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From this reading Great was the excitement of the worthy couple at Phillimore Gardens when Kate Harston was brought back to them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I was very foolish," she said, blushing prettily and rearranging her hair, which had been somewhat tumbled by her numerous caresses.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
insaneadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈseɪn/
afflicted with or characteristic of mental derangement
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
Kate
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From this reading Great was the excitement of the worthy couple at Phillimore Gardens when Kate Harston was brought back to them.
Kate's
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From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
kissingnounUS /ˈkɪsɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
KNOTSnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading WINDS UP THE THREAD AND TIES TWO KNOTS AT THE END.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading "I was very foolish," she said, blushing prettily and rearranging her hair, which had been somewhat tumbled by her numerous caresses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Great was the excitement of the worthy couple at Phillimore Gardens when Kate Harston was brought back to them.
and nothing more
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
pattingverbUS /ˈpætɪŋ/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
Phillimore
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From this reading Great was the excitement of the worthy couple at Phillimore Gardens when Kate Harston was brought back to them.
portentousadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtentəs/
of momentous or ominous significance
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
compacted by ironing
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
prettilyadverb
in a pretty manner
From this reading "I was very foolish," she said, blushing prettily and rearranging her hair, which had been somewhat tumbled by her numerous caresses.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
rearrangingverbUS /ˌriːərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement
From this reading "I was very foolish," she said, blushing prettily and rearranging her hair, which had been somewhat tumbled by her numerous caresses.
express the need or desire for
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
scoldedverbUS /ˈskoʊldɪd/
past form of “scold” — censure severely or angrily
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
severitynounUS /sɪˈverɪti/
used of the degree of something undesirable e.g. pain or weather
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I was very foolish," she said, blushing prettily and rearranging her hair, which had been somewhat tumbled by her numerous caresses.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "I was very foolish," she said, blushing prettily and rearranging her hair, which had been somewhat tumbled by her numerous caresses.
stampingverbUS /ˈstæmpɪŋ/
-ing form of “stamp” — walk heavily
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WINDS UP THE THREAD AND TIES TWO KNOTS AT THE END.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Great was the excitement of the worthy couple at Phillimore Gardens when Kate Harston was brought back to them.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
THREADverbUS /θred/
to move or cause to move in a sinuous, spiral, or circular course
From this reading WINDS UP THE THREAD AND TIES TWO KNOTS AT THE END.
TIESnounUS /taɪz/
plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading WINDS UP THE THREAD AND TIES TWO KNOTS AT THE END.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Great was the excitement of the worthy couple at Phillimore Gardens when Kate Harston was brought back to them.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading "I was very foolish," she said, blushing prettily and rearranging her hair, which had been somewhat tumbled by her numerous caresses.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading WINDS UP THE THREAD AND TIES TWO KNOTS AT THE END.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WINDS UP THE THREAD AND TIES TWO KNOTS AT THE END.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I was very foolish," she said, blushing prettily and rearranging her hair, which had been somewhat tumbled by her numerous caresses.
villain's
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From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Great was the excitement of the worthy couple at Phillimore Gardens when Kate Harston was brought back to them.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
at the time that
From this reading Great was the excitement of the worthy couple at Phillimore Gardens when Kate Harston was brought back to them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "I was very foolish," she said, blushing prettily and rearranging her hair, which had been somewhat tumbled by her numerous caresses.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Good Mrs. Dimsdale pressed her to her ample bosom and kissed her, and scolded her, and wept over her, while the doctor was so moved that it was only by assuming an expression of portentous severity and by bellowing and stamping about that he was able to keep himself in decent control.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading WINDS UP THE THREAD AND TIES TWO KNOTS AT THE END.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Great was the excitement of the worthy couple at Phillimore Gardens when Kate Harston was brought back to them.
the act of creating written works
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And you really thought we had forgotten you because we were insane enough to stop writing at that villain's request?" he said, patting Kate's pale cheeks tenderly and kissing her.
