used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In fact, he had begged her to get the visit over that afternoon, as he intended to be late.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Then he told Val that blue didn't suit her, and, when she agreed with him, petulantly complained that she had no ideas of her own.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading With almost conjugal unfairness he complained that Valentia always went out just before he arrived.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading With almost conjugal unfairness he complained that Valentia always went out just before he arrived.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
AnglesnounUS /ˈæŋɡəlz/
plural of “angle” — the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
any thing at all
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading With almost conjugal unfairness he complained that Valentia always went out just before he arrived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In fact, he had begged her to get the visit over that afternoon, as he intended to be late.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In fact, he had begged her to get the visit over that afternoon, as he intended to be late.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With almost conjugal unfairness he complained that Valentia always went out just before he arrived.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading In fact, he had begged her to get the visit over that afternoon, as he intended to be late.
BelgianadjectiveUS /ˈbeldʒən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Then he told Val that blue didn't suit her, and, when she agreed with him, petulantly complained that she had no ideas of her own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
complainedverbUS /kəmˈpleɪnd/
past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading With almost conjugal unfairness he complained that Valentia always went out just before he arrived.
conjugaladjectiveUS /ˈkɑːndʒəɡəl/
of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband
From this reading With almost conjugal unfairness he complained that Valentia always went out just before he arrived.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
give a description of
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
didn't
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From this reading Then he told Val that blue didn't suit her, and, when she agreed with him, petulantly complained that she had no ideas of her own.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, he had begged her to get the visit over that afternoon, as he intended to be late.
FlorionounUS /ˈflɔːrioʊ/
English lexicographer remembered for his Italian and English dictionary (1553-1625)
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In fact, he had begged her to get the visit over that afternoon, as he intended to be late.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In fact, he had begged her to get the visit over that afternoon, as he intended to be late.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With almost conjugal unfairness he complained that Valentia always went out just before he arrived.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact, he had begged her to get the visit over that afternoon, as he intended to be late.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Then he told Val that blue didn't suit her, and, when she agreed with him, petulantly complained that she had no ideas of her own.
imploredverbUS /ˌɪmˈplɔːrd/
past form of “implore” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, he had begged her to get the visit over that afternoon, as he intended to be late.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading In fact, he had begged her to get the visit over that afternoon, as he intended to be late.
and nothing more
From this reading With almost conjugal unfairness he complained that Valentia always went out just before he arrived.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading In fact, he had begged her to get the visit over that afternoon, as he intended to be late.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
full of life and energy
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
not any; not one
From this reading Then he told Val that blue didn't suit her, and, when she agreed with him, petulantly complained that she had no ideas of her own.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With almost conjugal unfairness he complained that Valentia always went out just before he arrived.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading In fact, he had begged her to get the visit over that afternoon, as he intended to be late.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Then he told Val that blue didn't suit her, and, when she agreed with him, petulantly complained that she had no ideas of her own.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
petulantlyadverb
in a petulant manner
From this reading Then he told Val that blue didn't suit her, and, when she agreed with him, petulantly complained that she had no ideas of her own.
Phillis
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From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
poisonousadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪzənəs/
having the qualities or effects of a poison
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he told Val that blue didn't suit her, and, when she agreed with him, petulantly complained that she had no ideas of her own.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Then he told Val that blue didn't suit her, and, when she agreed with him, petulantly complained that she had no ideas of her own.
express in words
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
TENSIONnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
terracenounUS /ˈterəs/
usually paved outdoor area adjoining a residence
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading With almost conjugal unfairness he complained that Valentia always went out just before he arrived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he told Val that blue didn't suit her, and, when she agreed with him, petulantly complained that she had no ideas of her own.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Valentia sat down and began a lively account of "The Angles," but he implored her not to describe those awful people at home, and particularly not to tell him anything about that poisonous Belgian.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, he had begged her to get the visit over that afternoon, as he intended to be late.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Then he told Val that blue didn't suit her, and, when she agreed with him, petulantly complained that she had no ideas of her own.
unfairnessnounUS /ənˈfernəs/
partiality that is not fair or equitable
From this reading With almost conjugal unfairness he complained that Valentia always went out just before he arrived.
Val
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From this reading Then he told Val that blue didn't suit her, and, when she agreed with him, petulantly complained that she had no ideas of her own.
Valentia
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From this reading With almost conjugal unfairness he complained that Valentia always went out just before he arrived.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In fact, he had begged her to get the visit over that afternoon, as he intended to be late.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading With almost conjugal unfairness he complained that Valentia always went out just before he arrived.
at the time that
From this reading TENSION When the sisters came back from their drive Harry was sitting on the little marble terrace reading _Count Florio and Phillis K._ and smoking cigarettes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With almost conjugal unfairness he complained that Valentia always went out just before he arrived.
