(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "My dear, there's the very hotel for you close beside us, where we could see you all the time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
bassnounUS /bæs/
the lowest part of the musical range
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
next to; at the side of
From this reading "My dear, there's the very hotel for you close beside us, where we could see you all the time.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Big garden for the children--runs right down to the sea--and nothing but nice people of your own kind."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Big garden for the children--runs right down to the sea--and nothing but nice people of your own kind."
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Big garden for the children--runs right down to the sea--and nothing but nice people of your own kind."
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "My dear, there's the very hotel for you close beside us, where we could see you all the time.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading We stay there ourselves when we're opening and closing the villa.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "My dear, there's the very hotel for you close beside us, where we could see you all the time.
couldn't
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From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
d'Ail
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From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear, there's the very hotel for you close beside us, where we could see you all the time.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Big garden for the children--runs right down to the sea--and nothing but nice people of your own kind."
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
Edith
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From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "My dear, there's the very hotel for you close beside us, where we could see you all the time.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading Big garden for the children--runs right down to the sea--and nothing but nice people of your own kind."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "My dear, there's the very hotel for you close beside us, where we could see you all the time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Big garden for the children--runs right down to the sea--and nothing but nice people of your own kind."
man-like
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From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear, there's the very hotel for you close beside us, where we could see you all the time.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Big garden for the children--runs right down to the sea--and nothing but nice people of your own kind."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Big garden for the children--runs right down to the sea--and nothing but nice people of your own kind."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading We stay there ourselves when we're opening and closing the villa.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading We stay there ourselves when we're opening and closing the villa.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Big garden for the children--runs right down to the sea--and nothing but nice people of your own kind."
Partridge's
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From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Big garden for the children--runs right down to the sea--and nothing but nice people of your own kind."
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
resentverbUS /rɪˈzent/
feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Big garden for the children--runs right down to the sea--and nothing but nice people of your own kind."
Rosamond's
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From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
runsnounUS /rʌnz/
plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely
From this reading Big garden for the children--runs right down to the sea--and nothing but nice people of your own kind."
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Big garden for the children--runs right down to the sea--and nothing but nice people of your own kind."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "My dear, there's the very hotel for you close beside us, where we could see you all the time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading We stay there ourselves when we're opening and closing the villa.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading We stay there ourselves when we're opening and closing the villa.
there's
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From this reading "My dear, there's the very hotel for you close beside us, where we could see you all the time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Edith couldn't help the suspicion that the distinguished stranger at Cap d'Ail had inspired Miss Partridge's solicitude, but neither did she resent this.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "My dear, there's the very hotel for you close beside us, where we could see you all the time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Big garden for the children--runs right down to the sea--and nothing but nice people of your own kind."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My dear, there's the very hotel for you close beside us, where we could see you all the time.
precisely as stated
From this reading "My dear, there's the very hotel for you close beside us, where we could see you all the time.
villanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading We stay there ourselves when we're opening and closing the villa.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "My dear, there's the very hotel for you close beside us, where we could see you all the time.
we're
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From this reading We stay there ourselves when we're opening and closing the villa.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
at the time that
From this reading We stay there ourselves when we're opening and closing the villa.
in or at the place that
From this reading "My dear, there's the very hotel for you close beside us, where we could see you all the time.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Miss Rosamond's deep bass voice, the perfect expression of her red face and man-like way of dressing, were the first influence in winning her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear, there's the very hotel for you close beside us, where we could see you all the time.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Big garden for the children--runs right down to the sea--and nothing but nice people of your own kind."
