used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading He thought of the valetry in the cellars, and the impossible humiliation of joining them; and added: "I merely state."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Don't go to extremes," she answered.
aren't
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From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
BOUDOIRnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
cellarsnounUS /ˈselərz/
plural of “cellar” — the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading He thought of the valetry in the cellars, and the impossible humiliation of joining them; and added: "I merely state."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
comfortingadjectiveUS /ˈkʌmfərtɪŋ/
providing freedom from worry
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
Concepcion's
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From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
descentnounUS /dɪˈsent/
An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
Don't
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From this reading "Don't go to extremes," she answered.
divisible by two
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
extremesnounUS /ekˈstriːmz/
plural of “extreme” — the furthest or highest degree of something
From this reading "Don't go to extremes," she answered.
with resolute determination
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Don't go to extremes," she answered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thought of the valetry in the cellars, and the impossible humiliation of joining them; and added: "I merely state."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading He thought of the valetry in the cellars, and the impossible humiliation of joining them; and added: "I merely state."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "No, I won't."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He thought of the valetry in the cellars, and the impossible humiliation of joining them; and added: "I merely state."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading He thought of the valetry in the cellars, and the impossible humiliation of joining them; and added: "I merely state."
and nothing more
From this reading He thought of the valetry in the cellars, and the impossible humiliation of joining them; and added: "I merely state."
a particular point in time
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
not any; not one
From this reading "No, I won't."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He thought of the valetry in the cellars, and the impossible humiliation of joining them; and added: "I merely state."
and nothing more
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Don't go to extremes," she answered.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading He thought of the valetry in the cellars, and the impossible humiliation of joining them; and added: "I merely state."
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He thought of the valetry in the cellars, and the impossible humiliation of joining them; and added: "I merely state."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He thought of the valetry in the cellars, and the impossible humiliation of joining them; and added: "I merely state."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Don't go to extremes," she answered.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
valetry
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From this reading He thought of the valetry in the cellars, and the impossible humiliation of joining them; and added: "I merely state."
precisely as stated
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN THE BOUDOIR "We aren't so desperately safe even here," said G.J., firmly pursuing the moral triumph which Concepcion's very surprising and comforting descent from the roof had given him.
won't
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From this reading "No, I won't."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then, after a moment of silence: "By the way, was it only _her_ idea that I should come along, or did the command come from both of you?"
