advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
(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 "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "When the old man dies, if you are as you say, what's to become of you?"
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading "When the old man dies, if you are as you say, what's to become of you?"
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
a special loved one
From this reading "Don't talk stuff, my darling.
diesnounUS /daɪz/
plural of “die” — a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
From this reading "When the old man dies, if you are as you say, what's to become of you?"
Don't
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From this reading "Don't talk stuff, my darling.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
yet to be or coming
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
Gertrude
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From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "When the old man dies, if you are as you say, what's to become of you?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
hear with intention
From this reading "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
mainlyadverbUS /ˈmeɪnli/
for the most part
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "When the old man dies, if you are as you say, what's to become of you?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Don't talk stuff, my darling.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Think of your position."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "When the old man dies, if you are as you say, what's to become of you?"
pennilessadjectiveUS /ˈpeniləs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Think of your position."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
SaulnounUS /sɔːl/
(Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
From this reading "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
Saul's
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From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
express in words
From this reading "When the old man dies, if you are as you say, what's to become of you?"
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
strugglesnounUS /ˈstrʌɡəlz/
plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something
From this reading "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading "Don't talk stuff, my darling.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Don't talk stuff, my darling.
express in words
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Think of your position."
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
what's
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From this reading "When the old man dies, if you are as you say, what's to become of you?"
at the time that
From this reading "When the old man dies, if you are as you say, what's to become of you?"
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "All the more need for you to listen to me, darling," whispered Saul, as he threw his arm round the girl's waist, and held her in spite of her struggles.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I tell you I am penniless," cried Gertrude excitedly, as she felt that Saul's advances were mainly due to his belief in her future wealth.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Think of your position."
