aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She knew, of course, that he wished to speak to her alone, and she had something to say to him herself, which could not be said too soon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She knew, of course, that he wished to speak to her alone, and she had something to say to him herself, which could not be said too soon.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She knew, of course, that he wished to speak to her alone, and she had something to say to him herself, which could not be said too soon.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
cause to be bored
From this reading You promised to help me; would it bore you very much to come now?'
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
bystandersnounUS /ˈbaɪstændərz/
plural of “bystander” — a nonparticipant spectator
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
CAFFYN
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From this reading CAFFYN SPRINGS HIS MINE.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You promised to help me; would it bore you very much to come now?'
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She knew, of course, that he wished to speak to her alone, and she had something to say to him herself, which could not be said too soon.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading She knew, of course, that he wished to speak to her alone, and she had something to say to him herself, which could not be said too soon.
demurverbUS /dɪˈmɜːr/
take exception to
From this reading Tired as she was, Mabel made no demur.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
coins made of gold
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
hangingsnounUS /ˈhæŋɡɪŋz/
plural of “hanging” — decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading You promised to help me; would it bore you very much to come now?'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She knew, of course, that he wished to speak to her alone, and she had something to say to him herself, which could not be said too soon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She knew, of course, that he wished to speak to her alone, and she had something to say to him herself, which could not be said too soon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CAFFYN SPRINGS HIS MINE.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You promised to help me; would it bore you very much to come now?'
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew, of course, that he wished to speak to her alone, and she had something to say to him herself, which could not be said too soon.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
Mabel
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From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Tired as she was, Mabel made no demur.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading CAFFYN SPRINGS HIS MINE.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading You promised to help me; would it bore you very much to come now?'
not any; not one
From this reading Tired as she was, Mabel made no demur.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She knew, of course, that he wished to speak to her alone, and she had something to say to him herself, which could not be said too soon.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading You promised to help me; would it bore you very much to come now?'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading You promised to help me; would it bore you very much to come now?'
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
express in words
From this reading She knew, of course, that he wished to speak to her alone, and she had something to say to him herself, which could not be said too soon.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tired as she was, Mabel made no demur.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She knew, of course, that he wished to speak to her alone, and she had something to say to him herself, which could not be said too soon.
in the near future
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
express in speech
From this reading She knew, of course, that he wished to speak to her alone, and she had something to say to him herself, which could not be said too soon.
SPRINGSnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading CAFFYN SPRINGS HIS MINE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew, of course, that he wished to speak to her alone, and she had something to say to him herself, which could not be said too soon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
a special situation
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
TiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading Tired as she was, Mabel made no demur.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She knew, of course, that he wished to speak to her alone, and she had something to say to him herself, which could not be said too soon.
precisely as stated
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tired as she was, Mabel made no demur.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She knew, of course, that he wished to speak to her alone, and she had something to say to him herself, which could not be said too soon.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading She knew, of course, that he wished to speak to her alone, and she had something to say to him herself, which could not be said too soon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You promised to help me; would it bore you very much to come now?'
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You promised to help me; would it bore you very much to come now?'
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'I should like your opinion about those hangings in the Gold Room,' Caffyn had said to Mabel, for the benefit of any bystanders, as soon as he reached her chair: 'they seem to me the very thing for the boudoir scene in the third act.
