used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had explained her mental attitude, received a hearty kiss and been told to lie down and make herself comfortable.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Poor little soul, she had lots to grumble about.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading She had explained her mental attitude, received a hearty kiss and been told to lie down and make herself comfortable.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
BerkeleynounUS /ˈbɜːrkli/
Irish philosopher and Anglican bishop who opposed the materialism of Thomas Hobbes (1685-1753)
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
cheeredverbUS /tʃɪrd/
past form of “cheer” — give encouragement to
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
colonel'snounUS /ˈkɜːrnəlz/
possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading She had explained her mental attitude, received a hearty kiss and been told to lie down and make herself comfortable.
a female human offspring
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
deathsnounUS /deθs/
plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
dog'snounUS /dɔːɡz/
possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She had explained her mental attitude, received a hearty kiss and been told to lie down and make herself comfortable.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
epidemicsnounUS /ˌepəˈdemɪks/
plural of “epidemic” — a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She had explained her mental attitude, received a hearty kiss and been told to lie down and make herself comfortable.
Fallaray
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From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
Feo
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From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
grumbleverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəl/
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading Poor little soul, she had lots to grumble about.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading She had explained her mental attitude, received a hearty kiss and been told to lie down and make herself comfortable.
to a considerable degree
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had explained her mental attitude, received a hearty kiss and been told to lie down and make herself comfortable.
hippedadjective
having hips; or having hips as specified (usually in combination)
From this reading I Mrs. Malwood was hipped.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Mrs. Malwood was hipped.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
and nothing more
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading She had explained her mental attitude, received a hearty kiss and been told to lie down and make herself comfortable.
the sound of laughing
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading She had explained her mental attitude, received a hearty kiss and been told to lie down and make herself comfortable.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Poor little soul, she had lots to grumble about.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
a large number or amount
From this reading Poor little soul, she had lots to grumble about.
engage in
From this reading She had explained her mental attitude, received a hearty kiss and been told to lie down and make herself comfortable.
Malwood
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From this reading I Mrs. Malwood was hipped.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
joined in matrimony
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading She had explained her mental attitude, received a hearty kiss and been told to lie down and make herself comfortable.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading I Mrs. Malwood was hipped.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
PomeraniannounUS /ˌpɑːmərˈeɪniən/
breed of very small compact long-haired dogs of the spitz type
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor little soul, she had lots to grumble about.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She had explained her mental attitude, received a hearty kiss and been told to lie down and make herself comfortable.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Poor little soul, she had lots to grumble about.
make square
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
stagesnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒəz/
plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
not in physical motion
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had been losing heavily at bridge, her Pomeranian had been run over in Berkeley Square and taken to the dog’s hospital, her most recent flame had just been married to his colonel’s daughter, and her fourth husband was still alive.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She had explained her mental attitude, received a hearty kiss and been told to lie down and make herself comfortable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I Mrs. Malwood was hipped.
which person or people
From this reading So she had come round to be cheered up by Feo Fallaray who always managed to laugh through deaths and epidemics to find her friend in the first stages of being dressed for dinner.
