used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bodices, I presume, without skirts--" Claire groaned, and held up a protesting hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man looked down at her, his expression comically compounded of sympathy and humour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The man looked down at her, his expression comically compounded of sympathy and humour.
BodicesnounUS /ˈbɑːdɪsɪz/
plural of “bodice” — part of a dress above the waist
From this reading Bodices, I presume, without skirts--" Claire groaned, and held up a protesting hand.
Claire
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From this reading Bodices, I presume, without skirts--" Claire groaned, and held up a protesting hand.
comicallyadverbUS /ˈkɑːmɪkəli/
in a comical manner
From this reading The man looked down at her, his expression comically compounded of sympathy and humour.
compoundedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpaʊndəd/
combined into or constituting a chemical compound
From this reading The man looked down at her, his expression comically compounded of sympathy and humour.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading At that moment, despite the irregularity of his features, he looked wonderfully like his handsome mother.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The man looked down at her, his expression comically compounded of sympathy and humour.
ErnounUS /ər/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
From this reading "Er--just so!
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The man looked down at her, his expression comically compounded of sympathy and humour.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading At that moment, despite the irregularity of his features, he looked wonderfully like his handsome mother.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Unfortunately, however, from the opposite point of view, you find yourself in the same position!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Unfortunately, however, from the opposite point of view, you find yourself in the same position!
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading Bodices, I presume, without skirts--" Claire groaned, and held up a protesting hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Bodices, I presume, without skirts--" Claire groaned, and held up a protesting hand.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading At that moment, despite the irregularity of his features, he looked wonderfully like his handsome mother.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At that moment, despite the irregularity of his features, he looked wonderfully like his handsome mother.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Bodices, I presume, without skirts--" Claire groaned, and held up a protesting hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The man looked down at her, his expression comically compounded of sympathy and humour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man looked down at her, his expression comically compounded of sympathy and humour.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Unfortunately, however, from the opposite point of view, you find yourself in the same position!
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading The man looked down at her, his expression comically compounded of sympathy and humour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Bodices, I presume, without skirts--" Claire groaned, and held up a protesting hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unfortunately, however, from the opposite point of view, you find yourself in the same position!
irregularitynounUS /ˌɪreɡjəˈlerəti/
behavior that breaches the rule or etiquette or custom or morality
From this reading At that moment, despite the irregularity of his features, he looked wonderfully like his handsome mother.
and nothing more
From this reading "Er--just so!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading At that moment, despite the irregularity of his features, he looked wonderfully like his handsome mother.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The man looked down at her, his expression comically compounded of sympathy and humour.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man looked down at her, his expression comically compounded of sympathy and humour.
a particular point in time
From this reading At that moment, despite the irregularity of his features, he looked wonderfully like his handsome mother.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading At that moment, despite the irregularity of his features, he looked wonderfully like his handsome mother.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The man looked down at her, his expression comically compounded of sympathy and humour.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Unfortunately, however, from the opposite point of view, you find yourself in the same position!
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Unfortunately, however, from the opposite point of view, you find yourself in the same position!
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Unfortunately, however, from the opposite point of view, you find yourself in the same position!
presumeverbUS /prɪˈzuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Bodices, I presume, without skirts--" Claire groaned, and held up a protesting hand.
protestingverbUS /prəˈtestɪŋ/
-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading Bodices, I presume, without skirts--" Claire groaned, and held up a protesting hand.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Unfortunately, however, from the opposite point of view, you find yourself in the same position!
skirtsnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading Bodices, I presume, without skirts--" Claire groaned, and held up a protesting hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Er--just so!
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading The man looked down at her, his expression comically compounded of sympathy and humour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At that moment, despite the irregularity of his features, he looked wonderfully like his handsome mother.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The man looked down at her, his expression comically compounded of sympathy and humour.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately, however, from the opposite point of view, you find yourself in the same position!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bodices, I presume, without skirts--" Claire groaned, and held up a protesting hand.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Unfortunately, however, from the opposite point of view, you find yourself in the same position!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Bodices, I presume, without skirts--" Claire groaned, and held up a protesting hand.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading At that moment, despite the irregularity of his features, he looked wonderfully like his handsome mother.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Unfortunately, however, from the opposite point of view, you find yourself in the same position!
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Unfortunately, however, from the opposite point of view, you find yourself in the same position!
