(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Mary’s sweet sensitive mouth and tender eyes were wistful, almost sad.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mary’s sweet sensitive mouth and tender eyes were wistful, almost sad.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys took turns in throwing the sand out of the crack.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading The boys took turns in throwing the sand out of the crack.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The faces of the three girls, standing idly near, expressed different emotions.
Dora
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From this reading Dora, watching her, was troubled and wished she knew just what Mary was thinking.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading The faces of the three girls, standing idly near, expressed different emotions.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading She was not thinking of the secret entrance.
communicated in words
From this reading The faces of the three girls, standing idly near, expressed different emotions.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Mary’s sweet sensitive mouth and tender eyes were wistful, almost sad.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The faces of the three girls, standing idly near, expressed different emotions.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The faces of the three girls, standing idly near, expressed different emotions.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dora, watching her, was troubled and wished she knew just what Mary was thinking.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading The faces of the three girls, standing idly near, expressed different emotions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boys took turns in throwing the sand out of the crack.
and nothing more
From this reading Dora, watching her, was troubled and wished she knew just what Mary was thinking.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Dora, watching her, was troubled and wished she knew just what Mary was thinking.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Dora, watching her, was troubled and wished she knew just what Mary was thinking.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Mary’s sweet sensitive mouth and tender eyes were wistful, almost sad.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Mary’s sweet sensitive mouth and tender eyes were wistful, almost sad.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The faces of the three girls, standing idly near, expressed different emotions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was not thinking of the secret entrance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boys took turns in throwing the sand out of the crack.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The boys took turns in throwing the sand out of the crack.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Mary’s sweet sensitive mouth and tender eyes were wistful, almost sad.
a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral
From this reading The boys took turns in throwing the sand out of the crack.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading She was not thinking of the secret entrance.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Mary’s sweet sensitive mouth and tender eyes were wistful, almost sad.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was not thinking of the secret entrance.
having a supporting base
From this reading The faces of the three girls, standing idly near, expressed different emotions.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Mary’s sweet sensitive mouth and tender eyes were wistful, almost sad.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Mary’s sweet sensitive mouth and tender eyes were wistful, almost sad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The boys took turns in throwing the sand out of the crack.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading She was not thinking of the secret entrance.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The faces of the three girls, standing idly near, expressed different emotions.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading The boys took turns in throwing the sand out of the crack.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The boys took turns in throwing the sand out of the crack.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Dora, watching her, was troubled and wished she knew just what Mary was thinking.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading The boys took turns in throwing the sand out of the crack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was not thinking of the secret entrance.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Dora, watching her, was troubled and wished she knew just what Mary was thinking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mary’s sweet sensitive mouth and tender eyes were wistful, almost sad.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Dora, watching her, was troubled and wished she knew just what Mary was thinking.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Dora, watching her, was troubled and wished she knew just what Mary was thinking.
wistfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪstfəl/
showing pensive sadness
From this reading Mary’s sweet sensitive mouth and tender eyes were wistful, almost sad.
