88
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From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Racey, realizing well enough that her world had crashed to pieces about her, wished that she would burst into tears.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
assuagedverbUS /əˈsweɪdʒd/
past form of “assuage” — cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading It is simply necessary to pet her and keep on petting her till her grief is assuaged.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Racey, realizing well enough that her world had crashed to pieces about her, wished that she would burst into tears.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this hard stillness of Molly Dale's gave Racey no opening.
comfortedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪd/
made comfortable or more comfortable in a time of distress
From this reading A sobbing woman is easily comforted.
without stop or interruption
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
crashedverbUS /kræʃt/
past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently
From this reading Racey, realizing well enough that her world had crashed to pieces about her, wished that she would burst into tears.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
Dale'snounUS /deɪlz/
possessive form of “dale” — an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading But this hard stillness of Molly Dale's gave Racey no opening.
well in the past; former
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
dumblyadverb
in a stupid manner
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading A sobbing woman is easily comforted.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Racey, realizing well enough that her world had crashed to pieces about her, wished that she would burst into tears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But this hard stillness of Molly Dale's gave Racey no opening.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading It is simply necessary to pet her and keep on petting her till her grief is assuaged.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading But this hard stillness of Molly Dale's gave Racey no opening.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Racey, realizing well enough that her world had crashed to pieces about her, wished that she would burst into tears.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Racey, realizing well enough that her world had crashed to pieces about her, wished that she would burst into tears.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A sobbing woman is easily comforted.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is simply necessary to pet her and keep on petting her till her grief is assuaged.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It is simply necessary to pet her and keep on petting her till her grief is assuaged.
the force of workers available
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is simply necessary to pet her and keep on petting her till her grief is assuaged.
not any; not one
From this reading But this hard stillness of Molly Dale's gave Racey no opening.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But this hard stillness of Molly Dale's gave Racey no opening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is simply necessary to pet her and keep on petting her till her grief is assuaged.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading But this hard stillness of Molly Dale's gave Racey no opening.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading It is simply necessary to pet her and keep on petting her till her grief is assuaged.
pettingnounUS /ˈpetɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading It is simply necessary to pet her and keep on petting her till her grief is assuaged.
plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole
From this reading Racey, realizing well enough that her world had crashed to pieces about her, wished that she would burst into tears.
Racey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Racey, realizing well enough that her world had crashed to pieces about her, wished that she would burst into tears.
realizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Racey, realizing well enough that her world had crashed to pieces about her, wished that she would burst into tears.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
having a handwritten signature
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
and nothing more
From this reading It is simply necessary to pet her and keep on petting her till her grief is assuaged.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading A sobbing woman is easily comforted.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
be standing; be upright
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
stillnessnounUS /ˈstɪlnəs/
(poetic) tranquil silence
From this reading But this hard stillness of Molly Dale's gave Racey no opening.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Racey, realizing well enough that her world had crashed to pieces about her, wished that she would burst into tears.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Racey, realizing well enough that her world had crashed to pieces about her, wished that she would burst into tears.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this hard stillness of Molly Dale's gave Racey no opening.
up to a particular time
From this reading It is simply necessary to pet her and keep on petting her till her grief is assuaged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
(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 Racey, realizing well enough that her world had crashed to pieces about her, wished that she would burst into tears.
at the time that
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
in or at the place that
From this reading SIGNED PAPER When the two 88 men had departed Molly Dale continued to stand where she was for a space and stare dumbly at nothing.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Racey, realizing well enough that her world had crashed to pieces about her, wished that she would burst into tears.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A sobbing woman is easily comforted.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Racey, realizing well enough that her world had crashed to pieces about her, wished that she would burst into tears.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Racey, realizing well enough that her world had crashed to pieces about her, wished that she would burst into tears.
