used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Early one morning Tessibel arose, a new light shining in her eyes.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
allayingverbUS /əˈleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Early one morning Tessibel arose, a new light shining in her eyes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She unfolded the hidden beauties of her nature to him as spontaneously as the opening flower responds to the genial warmth of the rising sun.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading Many times he assured her between kisses that it wouldn't be necessary to keep the marriage secret long.
baskedverbUS /bæskt/
past form of “bask” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Each day, each hour, each minute, the girl-wife basked in the thought of her young husband's love.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Many times he assured her between kisses that it wouldn't be necessary to keep the marriage secret long.
beautiesnounUS /ˈbjuːtiz/
plural of “beauty” — the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading She unfolded the hidden beauties of her nature to him as spontaneously as the opening flower responds to the genial warmth of the rising sun.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Many times he assured her between kisses that it wouldn't be necessary to keep the marriage secret long.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
a special loved one
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Each day, each hour, each minute, the girl-wife basked in the thought of her young husband's love.
deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each day, each hour, each minute, the girl-wife basked in the thought of her young husband's love.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early one morning Tessibel arose, a new light shining in her eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Early one morning Tessibel arose, a new light shining in her eyes.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading She unfolded the hidden beauties of her nature to him as spontaneously as the opening flower responds to the genial warmth of the rising sun.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
FredericknounUS /ˈfredrɪk/
a town in northern Maryland to the west of Baltimore
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading She unfolded the hidden beauties of her nature to him as spontaneously as the opening flower responds to the genial warmth of the rising sun.
girl-wife
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From this reading Each day, each hour, each minute, the girl-wife basked in the thought of her young husband's love.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many times he assured her between kisses that it wouldn't be necessary to keep the marriage secret long.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
not accessible to view
From this reading She unfolded the hidden beauties of her nature to him as spontaneously as the opening flower responds to the genial warmth of the rising sun.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Each day, each hour, each minute, the girl-wife basked in the thought of her young husband's love.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Each day, each hour, each minute, the girl-wife basked in the thought of her young husband's love.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Each day, each hour, each minute, the girl-wife basked in the thought of her young husband's love.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Many times he assured her between kisses that it wouldn't be necessary to keep the marriage secret long.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Many times he assured her between kisses that it wouldn't be necessary to keep the marriage secret long.
kissesnounUS /ˈkɪsəz/
plural of “kiss” — the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Many times he assured her between kisses that it wouldn't be necessary to keep the marriage secret long.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Early one morning Tessibel arose, a new light shining in her eyes.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Each day, each hour, each minute, the girl-wife basked in the thought of her young husband's love.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many times he assured her between kisses that it wouldn't be necessary to keep the marriage secret long.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading Many times he assured her between kisses that it wouldn't be necessary to keep the marriage secret long.
joined in matrimony
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading Each day, each hour, each minute, the girl-wife basked in the thought of her young husband's love.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early one morning Tessibel arose, a new light shining in her eyes.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading She unfolded the hidden beauties of her nature to him as spontaneously as the opening flower responds to the genial warmth of the rising sun.
absolutely essential
From this reading Many times he assured her between kisses that it wouldn't be necessary to keep the marriage secret long.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Early one morning Tessibel arose, a new light shining in her eyes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Early one morning Tessibel arose, a new light shining in her eyes.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading She unfolded the hidden beauties of her nature to him as spontaneously as the opening flower responds to the genial warmth of the rising sun.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
respondsverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndz/
third-person singular of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading She unfolded the hidden beauties of her nature to him as spontaneously as the opening flower responds to the genial warmth of the rising sun.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading She unfolded the hidden beauties of her nature to him as spontaneously as the opening flower responds to the genial warmth of the rising sun.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading Early one morning Tessibel arose, a new light shining in her eyes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
SkinnernounUS /ˈskɪnər/
United States actor (1858-1942)
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
spontaneouslyadverbUS /spɑːnˈteɪniəsli/
in a spontaneous manner
From this reading She unfolded the hidden beauties of her nature to him as spontaneously as the opening flower responds to the genial warmth of the rising sun.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading She unfolded the hidden beauties of her nature to him as spontaneously as the opening flower responds to the genial warmth of the rising sun.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
Tessibel
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From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
TESSIBEL'S
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From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Each day, each hour, each minute, the girl-wife basked in the thought of her young husband's love.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading Many times he assured her between kisses that it wouldn't be necessary to keep the marriage secret long.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading She unfolded the hidden beauties of her nature to him as spontaneously as the opening flower responds to the genial warmth of the rising sun.
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading She unfolded the hidden beauties of her nature to him as spontaneously as the opening flower responds to the genial warmth of the rising sun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading TESSIBEL'S SECRET Tessibel Skinner had been married to Frederick Graves for six long weeks: She had become somewhat accustomed to the deception practiced on Daddy Skinner, and Frederick was constantly allaying her fears and misgivings by telling her that she belonged to him now; that she was his darling, his joy, the better part of his life.
wouldn't
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From this reading Many times he assured her between kisses that it wouldn't be necessary to keep the marriage secret long.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Each day, each hour, each minute, the girl-wife basked in the thought of her young husband's love.
