aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "My dear Denys!" said she, "if you don't want to be the first to tell Charlie of this ridiculous affair, don't go down with that face!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Denys rose the next morning pale and heavy-eyed.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She was somewhat startled to find Gertrude's bright eyes fixed upon her.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
Charlie
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From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear Denys!" said she, "if you don't want to be the first to tell Charlie of this ridiculous affair, don't go down with that face!
DenysverbUS /ˈdenɪs/
third-person singular of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Denys rose the next morning pale and heavy-eyed.
Denys's
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From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
don't
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From this reading "My dear Denys!" said she, "if you don't want to be the first to tell Charlie of this ridiculous affair, don't go down with that face!
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "My dear Denys!" said she, "if you don't want to be the first to tell Charlie of this ridiculous affair, don't go down with that face!
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
every person
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
opinion or judgment
From this reading She was somewhat startled to find Gertrude's bright eyes fixed upon her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "My dear Denys!" said she, "if you don't want to be the first to tell Charlie of this ridiculous affair, don't go down with that face!
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading IN FEAR.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading She was somewhat startled to find Gertrude's bright eyes fixed upon her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "My dear Denys!" said she, "if you don't want to be the first to tell Charlie of this ridiculous affair, don't go down with that face!
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading She was somewhat startled to find Gertrude's bright eyes fixed upon her.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
Gertrude's
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From this reading She was somewhat startled to find Gertrude's bright eyes fixed upon her.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "My dear Denys!" said she, "if you don't want to be the first to tell Charlie of this ridiculous affair, don't go down with that face!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
heavy-eyed
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From this reading Denys rose the next morning pale and heavy-eyed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was somewhat startled to find Gertrude's bright eyes fixed upon her.
how
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From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "My dear Denys!" said she, "if you don't want to be the first to tell Charlie of this ridiculous affair, don't go down with that face!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN FEAR.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
immediately past
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
come together
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Denys rose the next morning pale and heavy-eyed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Denys!" said she, "if you don't want to be the first to tell Charlie of this ridiculous affair, don't go down with that face!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Denys rose the next morning pale and heavy-eyed.
night'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
offencenoun
the action of attacking an enemy
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
overnightadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈnaɪt/
during or for the length of one night
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading Denys rose the next morning pale and heavy-eyed.
inspiring scornful pity
From this reading "My dear Denys!" said she, "if you don't want to be the first to tell Charlie of this ridiculous affair, don't go down with that face!
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Denys rose the next morning pale and heavy-eyed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My dear Denys!" said she, "if you don't want to be the first to tell Charlie of this ridiculous affair, don't go down with that face!
express in words
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She was somewhat startled to find Gertrude's bright eyes fixed upon her.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading She was somewhat startled to find Gertrude's bright eyes fixed upon her.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
carry out
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
express in words
From this reading "My dear Denys!" said she, "if you don't want to be the first to tell Charlie of this ridiculous affair, don't go down with that face!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "My dear Denys!" said she, "if you don't want to be the first to tell Charlie of this ridiculous affair, don't go down with that face!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Denys rose the next morning pale and heavy-eyed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "My dear Denys!" said she, "if you don't want to be the first to tell Charlie of this ridiculous affair, don't go down with that face!
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was somewhat startled to find Gertrude's bright eyes fixed upon her.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "My dear Denys!" said she, "if you don't want to be the first to tell Charlie of this ridiculous affair, don't go down with that face!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Charlie and she had arranged overnight to be out at seven to take an early stroll on the sea front, and as she dressed, Denys's thoughts were busy with how she should meet everybody, and how much or how little it was best to say about last night's cause of offence.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear Denys!" said she, "if you don't want to be the first to tell Charlie of this ridiculous affair, don't go down with that face!
