used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With such a precious bond to unite them, intimacy followed as a matter of course.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading An Adventure The transference of Tony cemented the friendship between Gwethyn and Githa.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Why did you take such a spite against me when first I came?" asked the latter in one of these rare moments.
amusingadjectiveUS /əˈmjuːzɪŋ/
providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Adventure The transference of Tony cemented the friendship between Gwethyn and Githa.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An Adventure The transference of Tony cemented the friendship between Gwethyn and Githa.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With such a precious bond to unite them, intimacy followed as a matter of course.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why did you take such a spite against me when first I came?" asked the latter in one of these rare moments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was seldom confidential, but every now and then she would open her heart the least little bit, and give Gwethyn a peep at her real feelings.
barriernounUS /ˈbæriər/
a structure or object that impedes free movement
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading An Adventure The transference of Tony cemented the friendship between Gwethyn and Githa.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading She was seldom confidential, but every now and then she would open her heart the least little bit, and give Gwethyn a peep at her real feelings.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading With such a precious bond to unite them, intimacy followed as a matter of course.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was seldom confidential, but every now and then she would open her heart the least little bit, and give Gwethyn a peep at her real feelings.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Why did you take such a spite against me when first I came?" asked the latter in one of these rare moments.
cementedverbUS /səˈmentɪd/
past form of “cement” — make fast as if with cement
From this reading An Adventure The transference of Tony cemented the friendship between Gwethyn and Githa.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading She was seldom confidential, but every now and then she would open her heart the least little bit, and give Gwethyn a peep at her real feelings.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading With such a precious bond to unite them, intimacy followed as a matter of course.
demonstrativenounUS /dɪˈmɑːnstrətɪv/
a pronoun that points out an intended referent
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Why did you take such a spite against me when first I came?" asked the latter in one of these rare moments.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She was seldom confidential, but every now and then she would open her heart the least little bit, and give Gwethyn a peep at her real feelings.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading She was seldom confidential, but every now and then she would open her heart the least little bit, and give Gwethyn a peep at her real feelings.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Why did you take such a spite against me when first I came?" asked the latter in one of these rare moments.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading With such a precious bond to unite them, intimacy followed as a matter of course.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading An Adventure The transference of Tony cemented the friendship between Gwethyn and Githa.
Githa
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From this reading An Adventure The transference of Tony cemented the friendship between Gwethyn and Githa.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She was seldom confidential, but every now and then she would open her heart the least little bit, and give Gwethyn a peep at her real feelings.
Gwethyn
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From this reading An Adventure The transference of Tony cemented the friendship between Gwethyn and Githa.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading She was seldom confidential, but every now and then she would open her heart the least little bit, and give Gwethyn a peep at her real feelings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
not accessible to view
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why did you take such a spite against me when first I came?" asked the latter in one of these rare moments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Why did you take such a spite against me when first I came?" asked the latter in one of these rare moments.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading With such a precious bond to unite them, intimacy followed as a matter of course.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading "Why did you take such a spite against me when first I came?" asked the latter in one of these rare moments.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was seldom confidential, but every now and then she would open her heart the least little bit, and give Gwethyn a peep at her real feelings.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading With such a precious bond to unite them, intimacy followed as a matter of course.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Why did you take such a spite against me when first I came?" asked the latter in one of these rare moments.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading "Why did you take such a spite against me when first I came?" asked the latter in one of these rare moments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was seldom confidential, but every now and then she would open her heart the least little bit, and give Gwethyn a peep at her real feelings.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An Adventure The transference of Tony cemented the friendship between Gwethyn and Githa.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Why did you take such a spite against me when first I came?" asked the latter in one of these rare moments.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading She was seldom confidential, but every now and then she would open her heart the least little bit, and give Gwethyn a peep at her real feelings.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading She was seldom confidential, but every now and then she would open her heart the least little bit, and give Gwethyn a peep at her real feelings.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading With such a precious bond to unite them, intimacy followed as a matter of course.
established beyond doubt
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading "Why did you take such a spite against me when first I came?" asked the latter in one of these rare moments.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading She was seldom confidential, but every now and then she would open her heart the least little bit, and give Gwethyn a peep at her real feelings.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
not often
From this reading She was seldom confidential, but every now and then she would open her heart the least little bit, and give Gwethyn a peep at her real feelings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading "Why did you take such a spite against me when first I came?" asked the latter in one of these rare moments.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading With such a precious bond to unite them, intimacy followed as a matter of course.
carry out
From this reading "Why did you take such a spite against me when first I came?" asked the latter in one of these rare moments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Adventure The transference of Tony cemented the friendship between Gwethyn and Githa.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading With such a precious bond to unite them, intimacy followed as a matter of course.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She was seldom confidential, but every now and then she would open her heart the least little bit, and give Gwethyn a peep at her real feelings.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Why did you take such a spite against me when first I came?" asked the latter in one of these rare moments.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With such a precious bond to unite them, intimacy followed as a matter of course.
Toadstoolnoun
common name for an inedible or poisonous agaric (contrasting with the edible mushroom)
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
Tony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An Adventure The transference of Tony cemented the friendship between Gwethyn and Githa.
transferencenounUS /trænˈsfɜːrəns/
(psychoanalysis) the process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another; during psychoanalysis the displacement of feelings toward others (usually the parents) is onto the analyst
From this reading An Adventure The transference of Tony cemented the friendship between Gwethyn and Githa.
uniteverbUS /ˈjuːnaɪt/
act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief
From this reading With such a precious bond to unite them, intimacy followed as a matter of course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On closer acquaintance the little Toadstool proved quite an interesting companion; she was humorous and amusing, and though not demonstrative, seemed to have a store of affection hidden behind the barrier of her reserve.
at the time that
From this reading "Why did you take such a spite against me when first I came?" asked the latter in one of these rare moments.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why did you take such a spite against me when first I came?" asked the latter in one of these rare moments.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With such a precious bond to unite them, intimacy followed as a matter of course.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was seldom confidential, but every now and then she would open her heart the least little bit, and give Gwethyn a peep at her real feelings.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why did you take such a spite against me when first I came?" asked the latter in one of these rare moments.
