adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Nor this time did Paula flame in anger.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
asunderadjectiveUS /əˈsʌndər/
widely separated especially in space
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
caressesnounUS /kərˈesɪz/
plural of “caress” — a gentle affectionate stroking (or something resembling it)
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
clasping
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From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
closeradverbUS /ˈkloʊsər/
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Imperceptibly Paula and Graham drew closer.
commandedverbUS /kəˈmændɪd/
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading Instead, she commanded: "You must not go."
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor this time did Paula flame in anger.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
drewnounUS /druː/
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Imperceptibly Paula and Graham drew closer.
eye-gazings
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From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
flamenounUS /fleɪm/
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading Nor this time did Paula flame in anger.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
FromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Instead, she commanded: "You must not go."
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Imperceptibly Paula and Graham drew closer.
hand-touchings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
ImperceptiblyadverbUS /ˌɪmpərˈseptɪbli/
in an imperceptible manner or to an imperceptible degree
From this reading Imperceptibly Paula and Graham drew closer.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
InsteadadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsted/
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead, she commanded: "You must not go."
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
kissnounUS /kɪs/
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
lednounUS /led/
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Instead, she commanded: "You must not go."
NorconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor this time did Paula flame in anger.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
Paula
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Imperceptibly Paula and Graham drew closer.
permittedverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
propinquitynoun
the property of being close together
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead, she commanded: "You must not go."
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nor this time did Paula flame in anger.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nor this time did Paula flame in anger.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
unwaveringadjectiveUS /ənˈweɪvərɪŋ/
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From lingering eye-gazings and hand-touchings the way led to permitted caresses, until there was a second clasping in the arms and a second kiss long on the lips.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading But it is not the way for a man and a woman, in propinquity, to maintain a definite, unwavering distance asunder.
YoupronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Instead, she commanded: "You must not go."
