used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FELICIA HESITATES Felicia looked at me for a moment with wide-open eyes.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FELICIA HESITATES Felicia looked at me for a moment with wide-open eyes.
AustennounUS /ˈɔːstɪn/
English novelist noted for her insightful portrayals of middle-class families (1775-1817)
From this reading "Last time we met," I reminded her, "you called me Austen."
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Last time we met," I reminded her, "you called me Austen."
Capitaine
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From this reading "Capitaine Rotherby," she said, "you must not say such things--so suddenly!"
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
opinion or judgment
From this reading FELICIA HESITATES Felicia looked at me for a moment with wide-open eyes.
FELICIAnounUS /fəˈliːʃə/
genus of tropical African herbs or subshrubs with usually blue flowers
From this reading FELICIA HESITATES Felicia looked at me for a moment with wide-open eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FELICIA HESITATES Felicia looked at me for a moment with wide-open eyes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
HESITATESverbUS /ˈhezəteɪts/
third-person singular of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading FELICIA HESITATES Felicia looked at me for a moment with wide-open eyes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Last time we met," I reminded her, "you called me Austen."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Austen, then, if I must," she said.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
immediately past
From this reading "Last time we met," I reminded her, "you called me Austen."
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading FELICIA HESITATES Felicia looked at me for a moment with wide-open eyes.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FELICIA HESITATES Felicia looked at me for a moment with wide-open eyes.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "Last time we met," I reminded her, "you called me Austen."
a particular point in time
From this reading FELICIA HESITATES Felicia looked at me for a moment with wide-open eyes.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Capitaine Rotherby," she said, "you must not say such things--so suddenly!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading "Last time we met," I reminded her, "you called me Austen."
Rotherby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Capitaine Rotherby," she said, "you must not say such things--so suddenly!"
done under pressure
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Capitaine Rotherby," she said, "you must not say such things--so suddenly!"
express in words
From this reading "Capitaine Rotherby," she said, "you must not say such things--so suddenly!"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Capitaine Rotherby," she said, "you must not say such things--so suddenly!"
a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Capitaine Rotherby," she said, "you must not say such things--so suddenly!"
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Capitaine Rotherby," she said, "you must not say such things--so suddenly!"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Capitaine Rotherby," she said, "you must not say such things--so suddenly!"
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Last time we met," I reminded her, "you called me Austen."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Last time we met," I reminded her, "you called me Austen."
wide-openadjective
open wide
From this reading FELICIA HESITATES Felicia looked at me for a moment with wide-open eyes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading FELICIA HESITATES Felicia looked at me for a moment with wide-open eyes.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Then a little stream of color rushed into her cheeks, her lips slowly parted, and she laughed, not altogether without embarrassment.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Capitaine Rotherby," she said, "you must not say such things--so suddenly!"
