used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
Alexina
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From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "So glad to see you, darling," she murmured almost effusively.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading A number of my friends have a lesson every Thursday morning, and meet at one house or another."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A number of my friends have a lesson every Thursday morning, and meet at one house or another."
bathnounUS /bæθ/
a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
chasteadjectiveUS /tʃeɪst/
morally pure (especially not having experienced sexual intercourse)
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
a special loved one
From this reading "So glad to see you, darling," she murmured almost effusively.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
driftedverbUS /ˈdrɪftəd/
past form of “drift” — be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
duckverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
effusivelyadverbUS /ɪˈfjuːsɪvli/
in an effusive manner
From this reading "So glad to see you, darling," she murmured almost effusively.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading A number of my friends have a lesson every Thursday morning, and meet at one house or another."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading "Irregular French verbs, I suppose.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A number of my friends have a lesson every Thursday morning, and meet at one house or another."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
furtive-looking
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From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "So glad to see you, darling," she murmured almost effusively.
gongnounUS /ɡɔːŋ/
a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A number of my friends have a lesson every Thursday morning, and meet at one house or another."
haven't
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From this reading "I hope you haven't waited long.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "I hope you haven't waited long.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A number of my friends have a lesson every Thursday morning, and meet at one house or another."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
innocentlyadverbUS /ˈɪnəsəntli/
in a not unlawful manner
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
IrregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading "Irregular French verbs, I suppose.
Joan's
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From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
a unit of instruction
From this reading A number of my friends have a lesson every Thursday morning, and meet at one house or another."
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 "I hope you haven't waited long.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
come together
From this reading A number of my friends have a lesson every Thursday morning, and meet at one house or another."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A number of my friends have a lesson every Thursday morning, and meet at one house or another."
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "So glad to see you, darling," she murmured almost effusively.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A number of my friends have a lesson every Thursday morning, and meet at one house or another."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of my friends have a lesson every Thursday morning, and meet at one house or another."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A number of my friends have a lesson every Thursday morning, and meet at one house or another."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A number of my friends have a lesson every Thursday morning, and meet at one house or another."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A number of my friends have a lesson every Thursday morning, and meet at one house or another."
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "So glad to see you, darling," she murmured almost effusively.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "So glad to see you, darling," she murmured almost effusively.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
express a supposition
From this reading "Irregular French verbs, I suppose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading A number of my friends have a lesson every Thursday morning, and meet at one house or another."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
verbsnounUS /vɜːrbz/
plural of “verb” — the word class that serves as the predicate of a sentence
From this reading "Irregular French verbs, I suppose.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading "I hope you haven't waited long.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
at the time that
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
which person or people
From this reading I Alexina went up to Joan's room to remain until the gong sounded for luncheon, when she drifted down innocently and kissed the somewhat furtive-looking Maria, who was in chaste duck and fresh from a bath.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "So glad to see you, darling," she murmured almost effusively.
