afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
(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 IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I think that water man bring it; anyhow, mem-sahib has taken one big, big dose, and lies as one gone from the world.”
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading I think that water man bring it; anyhow, mem-sahib has taken one big, big dose, and lies as one gone from the world.”
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Yes, somehow these drug people are too clever—she has got cocaine.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
ayahnoun
(in India) a native nursemaid who looks after children
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I think that water man bring it; anyhow, mem-sahib has taken one big, big dose, and lies as one gone from the world.”
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I think that water man bring it; anyhow, mem-sahib has taken one big, big dose, and lies as one gone from the world.”
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading “Yes, somehow these drug people are too clever—she has got cocaine.
cocainenounUS /koʊˈkeɪn/
a narcotic (alkaloid) extracted from coca leaves; used as a surface anesthetic or taken for pleasure; can become powerfully addictive
From this reading “Yes, somehow these drug people are too clever—she has got cocaine.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Oh, missy—you come with me—I think our mem-sahib soon, soon _die_!”
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “Oh, missy—you come with me—I think our mem-sahib soon, soon _die_!”
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
dosenounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading I think that water man bring it; anyhow, mem-sahib has taken one big, big dose, and lies as one gone from the world.”
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading “Yes, somehow these drug people are too clever—she has got cocaine.
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Die!” exclaimed Sophy, springing to her feet.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “Die!” exclaimed Sophy, springing to her feet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I think that water man bring it; anyhow, mem-sahib has taken one big, big dose, and lies as one gone from the world.”
destroyed or killed
From this reading I think that water man bring it; anyhow, mem-sahib has taken one big, big dose, and lies as one gone from the world.”
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Yes, somehow these drug people are too clever—she has got cocaine.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yes, somehow these drug people are too clever—she has got cocaine.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Oh, missy—you come with me—I think our mem-sahib soon, soon _die_!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I think that water man bring it; anyhow, mem-sahib has taken one big, big dose, and lies as one gone from the world.”
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading I think that water man bring it; anyhow, mem-sahib has taken one big, big dose, and lies as one gone from the world.”
LilynounUS /ˈlɪli/
any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I think that water man bring it; anyhow, mem-sahib has taken one big, big dose, and lies as one gone from the world.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Oh, missy—you come with me—I think our mem-sahib soon, soon _die_!”
mem-sahib
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From this reading “Oh, missy—you come with me—I think our mem-sahib soon, soon _die_!”
missynounUS /ˈmɪsi/
a young female
From this reading “Oh, missy—you come with me—I think our mem-sahib soon, soon _die_!”
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, missy—you come with me—I think our mem-sahib soon, soon _die_!”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I think that water man bring it; anyhow, mem-sahib has taken one big, big dose, and lies as one gone from the world.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Oh, missy—you come with me—I think our mem-sahib soon, soon _die_!”
OVERprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading “Yes, somehow these drug people are too clever—she has got cocaine.
Identical; not different.
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes, somehow these drug people are too clever—she has got cocaine.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading “Yes, somehow these drug people are too clever—she has got cocaine.
in the near future
From this reading “Oh, missy—you come with me—I think our mem-sahib soon, soon _die_!”
Sophy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “Die!” exclaimed Sophy, springing to her feet.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I think that water man bring it; anyhow, mem-sahib has taken one big, big dose, and lies as one gone from the world.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “Yes, somehow these drug people are too clever—she has got cocaine.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Oh, missy—you come with me—I think our mem-sahib soon, soon _die_!”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Die!” exclaimed Sophy, springing to her feet.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “Yes, somehow these drug people are too clever—she has got cocaine.
upliftedadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/
exalted emotionally especially with pride
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALL IS OVER That same evening, as Sophy was sitting alone in the veranda after dinner, Lily ayah appeared, her fat arms uplifted in eloquent appeal.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading I think that water man bring it; anyhow, mem-sahib has taken one big, big dose, and lies as one gone from the world.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Oh, missy—you come with me—I think our mem-sahib soon, soon _die_!”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading I think that water man bring it; anyhow, mem-sahib has taken one big, big dose, and lies as one gone from the world.”
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, somehow these drug people are too clever—she has got cocaine.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Oh, missy—you come with me—I think our mem-sahib soon, soon _die_!”
