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From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
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From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
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From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading She was alert in grasping the significance of what was said to her; her face clearly revealed this.
in addition
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had the habit of deliberating just an instant before responding, which marked her thought; and when she spoke, her words had a succinct definiteness of their own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had the habit of deliberating just an instant before responding, which marked her thought; and when she spoke, her words had a succinct definiteness of their own.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
Arnold'snounUS /ˈɑːrnəldz/
possessive form of “arnold” — English poet and literary critic (1822-1888)
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading The quality of her voice arrested attention.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The quality of her voice arrested attention.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She had the habit of deliberating just an instant before responding, which marked her thought; and when she spoke, her words had a succinct definiteness of their own.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
bridaladjectiveUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
of or relating to a wedding
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
without doubt or question
From this reading She was alert in grasping the significance of what was said to her; her face clearly revealed this.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
curvedadjectiveUS /kɜːrvd/
having or marked by a curve or smoothly rounded bend
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
definitenessnoun
the quality of being predictable with great confidence
From this reading She had the habit of deliberating just an instant before responding, which marked her thought; and when she spoke, her words had a succinct definiteness of their own.
deliberatingverbUS /dɪˈlɪbəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “deliberate” — think about carefully; weigh
From this reading She had the habit of deliberating just an instant before responding, which marked her thought; and when she spoke, her words had a succinct definiteness of their own.
take in liquids
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She was alert in grasping the significance of what was said to her; her face clearly revealed this.
FacingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
usually; as a rule
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading She was alert in grasping the significance of what was said to her; her face clearly revealed this.
an established custom
From this reading She had the habit of deliberating just an instant before responding, which marked her thought; and when she spoke, her words had a succinct definiteness of their own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had the habit of deliberating just an instant before responding, which marked her thought; and when she spoke, her words had a succinct definiteness of their own.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
incredulitynounUS /ˌɪnkrəˈduːlɪti/
doubt about the truth of something
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading She had the habit of deliberating just an instant before responding, which marked her thought; and when she spoke, her words had a succinct definiteness of their own.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
and nothing more
From this reading She had the habit of deliberating just an instant before responding, which marked her thought; and when she spoke, her words had a succinct definiteness of their own.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
loveliest
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From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading She had the habit of deliberating just an instant before responding, which marked her thought; and when she spoke, her words had a succinct definiteness of their own.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She had the habit of deliberating just an instant before responding, which marked her thought; and when she spoke, her words had a succinct definiteness of their own.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
perceptionsnounUS /pərˈsepʃənz/
plural of “perception” — the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading The quality of her voice arrested attention.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
respondingverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪŋ/
-ing form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading She had the habit of deliberating just an instant before responding, which marked her thought; and when she spoke, her words had a succinct definiteness of their own.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading She was alert in grasping the significance of what was said to her; her face clearly revealed this.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading She was alert in grasping the significance of what was said to her; her face clearly revealed this.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was alert in grasping the significance of what was said to her; her face clearly revealed this.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading She was alert in grasping the significance of what was said to her; her face clearly revealed this.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading She had the habit of deliberating just an instant before responding, which marked her thought; and when she spoke, her words had a succinct definiteness of their own.
succinctadjectiveUS /səkˈsɪŋkt/
briefly giving the gist of something
From this reading She had the habit of deliberating just an instant before responding, which marked her thought; and when she spoke, her words had a succinct definiteness of their own.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had the habit of deliberating just an instant before responding, which marked her thought; and when she spoke, her words had a succinct definiteness of their own.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was alert in grasping the significance of what was said to her; her face clearly revealed this.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had the habit of deliberating just an instant before responding, which marked her thought; and when she spoke, her words had a succinct definiteness of their own.
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The quality of her voice arrested attention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was alert in grasping the significance of what was said to her; her face clearly revealed this.
at the time that
From this reading She had the habit of deliberating just an instant before responding, which marked her thought; and when she spoke, her words had a succinct definiteness of their own.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
a Caucasian
From this reading "I should go to law; I should appeal to the courts"_ 156 _A huge machine of bridal white ... tore around the corner_ 222 It was generally recognized that Lydia Arnold's perceptions were quicker than those of most other people.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
the words that are spoken
From this reading She had the habit of deliberating just an instant before responding, which marked her thought; and when she spoke, her words had a succinct definiteness of their own.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "_I ask you to drink to the happiness of the loveliest woman in creation_" Frontispiece Facing page _The smile of incredulity which curved her lips betrayed entertainment also_ 108 _"I should not permit it!" he thundered.
