used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Perhaps the wish would have conquered if some imp had not whispered, "What about that purple envelope, addressed in a woman's handwriting?
(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading Perhaps the wish would have conquered if some imp had not whispered, "What about that purple envelope, addressed in a woman's handwriting?
anew
From this reading Maybe it was from _her_, hinting to see him again, and that is what has put this plan into his head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
Annesley
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From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Perhaps he brought up the subject of the Countess on purpose to make them invite her here!"
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading Perhaps the wish would have conquered if some imp had not whispered, "What about that purple envelope, addressed in a woman's handwriting?
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
CRYSTALnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading Perhaps the wish would have conquered if some imp had not whispered, "What about that purple envelope, addressed in a woman's handwriting?
opinion or judgment
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading Perhaps the wish would have conquered if some imp had not whispered, "What about that purple envelope, addressed in a woman's handwriting?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maybe it was from _her_, hinting to see him again, and that is what has put this plan into his head.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps the wish would have conquered if some imp had not whispered, "What about that purple envelope, addressed in a woman's handwriting?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Maybe it was from _her_, hinting to see him again, and that is what has put this plan into his head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Perhaps he brought up the subject of the Countess on purpose to make them invite her here!"
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Maybe it was from _her_, hinting to see him again, and that is what has put this plan into his head.
hintingverbUS /ˈhɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Maybe it was from _her_, hinting to see him again, and that is what has put this plan into his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Maybe it was from _her_, hinting to see him again, and that is what has put this plan into his head.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Perhaps the wish would have conquered if some imp had not whispered, "What about that purple envelope, addressed in a woman's handwriting?
impnounUS /ɪmp/
(folklore) fairies that are somewhat mischievous
From this reading Perhaps the wish would have conquered if some imp had not whispered, "What about that purple envelope, addressed in a woman's handwriting?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Maybe it was from _her_, hinting to see him again, and that is what has put this plan into his head.
inviteverbUS /ˌɪnˈvaɪt/
increase the likelihood of
From this reading Perhaps he brought up the subject of the Countess on purpose to make them invite her here!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Maybe it was from _her_, hinting to see him again, and that is what has put this plan into his head.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Maybe it was from _her_, hinting to see him again, and that is what has put this plan into his head.
Knight'snounUS /naɪts/
possessive form of “knight” — originally a person of noble birth trained to arms and chivalry; today in Great Britain a person honored by the sovereign for personal merit
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
Knowle
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From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
engage in
From this reading Perhaps he brought up the subject of the Countess on purpose to make them invite her here!"
by chance
From this reading Maybe it was from _her_, hinting to see him again, and that is what has put this plan into his head.
make reference to
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
Monarchicadjective
ruled by or having the supreme power resting with a monarch
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
MotoringnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/
the act of driving an automobile
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Perhaps the wish would have conquered if some imp had not whispered, "What about that purple envelope, addressed in a woman's handwriting?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps he brought up the subject of the Countess on purpose to make them invite her here!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Perhaps he brought up the subject of the Countess on purpose to make them invite her here!"
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the wish would have conquered if some imp had not whispered, "What about that purple envelope, addressed in a woman's handwriting?
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Maybe it was from _her_, hinting to see him again, and that is what has put this plan into his head.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
compacted by ironing
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
a purple color or pigment
From this reading Perhaps the wish would have conquered if some imp had not whispered, "What about that purple envelope, addressed in a woman's handwriting?
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Perhaps he brought up the subject of the Countess on purpose to make them invite her here!"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Maybe it was from _her_, hinting to see him again, and that is what has put this plan into his head.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
SavoynounUS /səˈvɔɪ/
a geographical region of historical importance; a former duchy in what is now southwestern France, western Switzerland, and northwestern Italy
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Maybe it was from _her_, hinting to see him again, and that is what has put this plan into his head.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Perhaps the wish would have conquered if some imp had not whispered, "What about that purple envelope, addressed in a woman's handwriting?
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Perhaps he brought up the subject of the Countess on purpose to make them invite her here!"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps the wish would have conquered if some imp had not whispered, "What about that purple envelope, addressed in a woman's handwriting?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps he brought up the subject of the Countess on purpose to make them invite her here!"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Maybe it was from _her_, hinting to see him again, and that is what has put this plan into his head.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Perhaps he brought up the subject of the Countess on purpose to make them invite her here!"
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Perhaps the wish would have conquered if some imp had not whispered, "What about that purple envelope, addressed in a woman's handwriting?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading THE CRYSTAL Motoring back from Valley House to the Knowle Hotel, Annesley was asking herself whether she might dare refer to the _Monarchic_, and mention the story she had read In the _Morning Post_.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Perhaps the wish would have conquered if some imp had not whispered, "What about that purple envelope, addressed in a woman's handwriting?
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Perhaps the wish would have conquered if some imp had not whispered, "What about that purple envelope, addressed in a woman's handwriting?
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Perhaps the wish would have conquered if some imp had not whispered, "What about that purple envelope, addressed in a woman's handwriting?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps the wish would have conquered if some imp had not whispered, "What about that purple envelope, addressed in a woman's handwriting?
but in spite of that
From this reading She burned to do so, yet stopped each time a question pressed to her lips, remembering Knight's eyes as he had looked at the Countess in the Savoy restaurant the day before the wedding.
