aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
(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 POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
amiablyadverbUS /ˈeɪmiəbli/
in an affable manner
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
Amy
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From this reading "Let Amy help you with the car this time," Betty objected before Grace could reply.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
appetizingadjectiveUS /ˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ/
appealing to or stimulating the appetite especially in appearance or aroma
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Can you do it while Betty and I go around to the garage and back out the car?"
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "I want to ask Mrs. Sanderson to go with us."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
attackedverbUS /əˈtækt/
past form of “attack” — launch an attack or assault on; begin hostilities or start warfare with
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Can you do it while Betty and I go around to the garage and back out the car?"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Let Amy help you with the car this time," Betty objected before Grace could reply.
Betty
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From this reading "Can you do it while Betty and I go around to the garage and back out the car?"
eat an early morning meal
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Can you do it while Betty and I go around to the garage and back out the car?"
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading "Can you do it while Betty and I go around to the garage and back out the car?"
cerealnounUS /ˈsɪriəl/
grass whose starchy grains are used as food: wheat; rice; rye; oats; maize; buckwheat; millet
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Let Amy help you with the car this time," Betty objected before Grace could reply.
direadjectiveUS /daɪr/
fraught with extreme danger; nearly hopeless
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Can you do it while Betty and I go around to the garage and back out the car?"
eggsnounUS /eɡz/
oval reproductive body of a fowl (especially a hen) used as food
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading "Can you do it while Betty and I go around to the garage and back out the car?"
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "How long will it take you to get ready, Grace?" she inquired.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Can you do it while Betty and I go around to the garage and back out the car?"
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading "How long will it take you to get ready, Grace?" she inquired.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
hamnounUS /hæm/
meat cut from the thigh of a hog (usually smoked)
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
hathauxiliary verbUS /hæθ/
an old form of “has”
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Let Amy help you with the car this time," Betty objected before Grace could reply.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
How
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From this reading "How long will it take you to get ready, Grace?" she inquired.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Can you do it while Betty and I go around to the garage and back out the car?"
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "How long will it take you to get ready, Grace?" she inquired.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
KIDNAPPERSnounUS /ˈkɪdnæpərz/
plural of “kidnapper” — someone who unlawfully seizes and detains a victim (usually for ransom)
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let Amy help you with the car this time," Betty objected before Grace could reply.
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 "How long will it take you to get ready, Grace?" she inquired.
MollienounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I want to ask Mrs. Sanderson to go with us."
objectedverbUS /əbˈdʒektəd/
past form of “object” — express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent
From this reading "Let Amy help you with the car this time," Betty objected before Grace could reply.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Can you do it while Betty and I go around to the garage and back out the car?"
POLITEadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "How long will it take you to get ready, Grace?" she inquired.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "Let Amy help you with the car this time," Betty objected before Grace could reply.
Sanderson
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From this reading "I want to ask Mrs. Sanderson to go with us."
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
soothnoun
truth or reality
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
carry out
From this reading "How long will it take you to get ready, Grace?" she inquired.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Let Amy help you with the car this time," Betty objected before Grace could reply.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Let Amy help you with the car this time," Betty objected before Grace could reply.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I want to ask Mrs. Sanderson to go with us."
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading POLITE KIDNAPPERS But it seems that breakfast "hath charms to sooth the savage breast," for after Mollie had attacked and conquered the appetizing fruit and cereal, ham and eggs, she seemed to forget all about her dire threat and smiled amiably at her intended victim across the table.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I want to ask Mrs. Sanderson to go with us."
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Can you do it while Betty and I go around to the garage and back out the car?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "How long will it take you to get ready, Grace?" she inquired.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Let Amy help you with the car this time," Betty objected before Grace could reply.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How long will it take you to get ready, Grace?" she inquired.
