used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a humorous twinkle in the dark eyes of the Princess, and Warren observed, down the passageway to the private stateroom, the smiling face of Nita, the maid.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading "If you were my equal physically I would punch your head," was the apt reply of the American.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was a humorous twinkle in the dark eyes of the Princess, and Warren observed, down the passageway to the private stateroom, the smiling face of Nita, the maid.
eagerly desirous
From this reading "Now, let's hear this opinion which you were so anxious to tell to my face."
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading "If you were my equal physically I would punch your head," was the apt reply of the American.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading If you were my equal socially I would challenge you!" he spluttered.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading There was a humorous twinkle in the dark eyes of the Princess, and Warren observed, down the passageway to the private stateroom, the smiling face of Nita, the maid.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading "Dog!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There was a humorous twinkle in the dark eyes of the Princess, and Warren observed, down the passageway to the private stateroom, the smiling face of Nita, the maid.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading If you were my equal socially I would challenge you!" he spluttered.
opinion or judgment
From this reading There was a humorous twinkle in the dark eyes of the Princess, and Warren observed, down the passageway to the private stateroom, the smiling face of Nita, the maid.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Now, let's hear this opinion which you were so anxious to tell to my face."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If you were my equal socially I would challenge you!" he spluttered.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "If you were my equal physically I would punch your head," was the apt reply of the American.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Now, let's hear this opinion which you were so anxious to tell to my face."
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading There was a humorous twinkle in the dark eyes of the Princess, and Warren observed, down the passageway to the private stateroom, the smiling face of Nita, the maid.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If you were my equal socially I would challenge you!" he spluttered.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you were my equal socially I would challenge you!" he spluttered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a humorous twinkle in the dark eyes of the Princess, and Warren observed, down the passageway to the private stateroom, the smiling face of Nita, the maid.
let's
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From this reading "Now, let's hear this opinion which you were so anxious to tell to my face."
a female domestic
From this reading There was a humorous twinkle in the dark eyes of the Princess, and Warren observed, down the passageway to the private stateroom, the smiling face of Nita, the maid.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If you were my equal socially I would challenge you!" he spluttered.
Nita
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From this reading There was a humorous twinkle in the dark eyes of the Princess, and Warren observed, down the passageway to the private stateroom, the smiling face of Nita, the maid.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now, let's hear this opinion which you were so anxious to tell to my face."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading There was a humorous twinkle in the dark eyes of the Princess, and Warren observed, down the passageway to the private stateroom, the smiling face of Nita, the maid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "If you were my equal physically I would punch your head," was the apt reply of the American.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "Now, let's hear this opinion which you were so anxious to tell to my face."
passagewaynounUS /ˈpæsədʒweɪ/
a passage between rooms or between buildings
From this reading There was a humorous twinkle in the dark eyes of the Princess, and Warren observed, down the passageway to the private stateroom, the smiling face of Nita, the maid.
physicallyadverbUS /ˈfɪzɪkəli/
in accord with physical laws
From this reading "If you were my equal physically I would punch your head," was the apt reply of the American.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading There was a humorous twinkle in the dark eyes of the Princess, and Warren observed, down the passageway to the private stateroom, the smiling face of Nita, the maid.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading There was a humorous twinkle in the dark eyes of the Princess, and Warren observed, down the passageway to the private stateroom, the smiling face of Nita, the maid.
punchverbUS /pʌntʃ/
deliver a quick blow to
From this reading "If you were my equal physically I would punch your head," was the apt reply of the American.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "If you were my equal physically I would punch your head," was the apt reply of the American.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading There was a humorous twinkle in the dark eyes of the Princess, and Warren observed, down the passageway to the private stateroom, the smiling face of Nita, the maid.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Now, let's hear this opinion which you were so anxious to tell to my face."
sociallyadverbUS /ˈsoʊʃəli/
by or with respect to society
From this reading If you were my equal socially I would challenge you!" he spluttered.
spluttered
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From this reading If you were my equal socially I would challenge you!" he spluttered.
stateroomnoun
a guest cabin
From this reading There was a humorous twinkle in the dark eyes of the Princess, and Warren observed, down the passageway to the private stateroom, the smiling face of Nita, the maid.
express in words
From this reading "Now, let's hear this opinion which you were so anxious to tell to my face."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "If you were my equal physically I would punch your head," was the apt reply of the American.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a humorous twinkle in the dark eyes of the Princess, and Warren observed, down the passageway to the private stateroom, the smiling face of Nita, the maid.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Now, let's hear this opinion which you were so anxious to tell to my face."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now, let's hear this opinion which you were so anxious to tell to my face."
twinkleverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəl/
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading There was a humorous twinkle in the dark eyes of the Princess, and Warren observed, down the passageway to the private stateroom, the smiling face of Nita, the maid.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading There was a humorous twinkle in the dark eyes of the Princess, and Warren observed, down the passageway to the private stateroom, the smiling face of Nita, the maid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If you were my equal physically I would punch your head," was the apt reply of the American.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If you were my equal socially I would challenge you!" he spluttered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Now, let's hear this opinion which you were so anxious to tell to my face."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If you were my equal socially I would challenge you!" he spluttered.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you were my equal socially I would challenge you!" he spluttered.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "If you were my equal physically I would punch your head," was the apt reply of the American.
