used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
move towards
From this reading Nancy Brown instinctively put her hand to her curls when she saw the three approach.
Billie
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From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
blushedverbUS /blʌʃt/
past form of “blush” — turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
braidsnounUS /breɪdz/
plural of “braid” — a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair
From this reading Elinor patted her coronet braids.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Nancy Brown instinctively put her hand to her curls when she saw the three approach.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
coquetrynoun
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
coronetnounUS /ˈkɔːrəˈnet/
a small crown; usually indicates a high rank but below that of sovereign
From this reading Elinor patted her coronet braids.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading Nancy Brown instinctively put her hand to her curls when she saw the three approach.
dearly loved
From this reading "Dear old Papa, there he is with two visitors."
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
Elinor
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From this reading Elinor patted her coronet braids.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading TEA IN THE GARDEN.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Nancy Brown instinctively put her hand to her curls when she saw the three approach.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Dear old Papa, there he is with two visitors."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nancy Brown instinctively put her hand to her curls when she saw the three approach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TEA IN THE GARDEN.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading Nancy Brown instinctively put her hand to her curls when she saw the three approach.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Dear old Papa, there he is with two visitors."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Nancy Brown instinctively put her hand to her curls when she saw the three approach.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
not any; not one
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Dear old Papa, there he is with two visitors."
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading "Dear old Papa, there he is with two visitors."
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Elinor patted her coronet braids.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Nancy Brown instinctively put her hand to her curls when she saw the three approach.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
cut with a saw
From this reading Nancy Brown instinctively put her hand to her curls when she saw the three approach.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nancy Brown instinctively put her hand to her curls when she saw the three approach.
shrankverbUS /ʃræŋk/
inflected form of “shrink” — wither, as with a loss of moisture
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading TEA IN THE GARDEN.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TEA IN THE GARDEN.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Dear old Papa, there he is with two visitors."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Nancy Brown instinctively put her hand to her curls when she saw the three approach.
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nancy Brown instinctively put her hand to her curls when she saw the three approach.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Dear old Papa, there he is with two visitors."
precisely as stated
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading "Dear old Papa, there he is with two visitors."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
at the time that
From this reading Nancy Brown instinctively put her hand to her curls when she saw the three approach.
belonging to which person
From this reading Mary blushed and shrank timidly into the depths of her chair, for she was very shy; and Billie, whose candid nature had no coquetry, looked calmly interested and remarked:
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Dear old Papa, there he is with two visitors."
