used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She is a young lady who, no matter how old she may be, does not look it.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading She is always well dressed, perhaps a little in advance of the fashion, but invariably in good taste.
(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 In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She is always well dressed, perhaps a little in advance of the fashion, but invariably in good taste.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among strangers or in public places her conduct is all that could be desired, while with those of her own set she becomes more familiar and may occasionally lapse into slang.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Among strangers or in public places her conduct is all that could be desired, while with those of her own set she becomes more familiar and may occasionally lapse into slang.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
brilliancynoun
a quality that outshines the usual
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She is always well dressed, perhaps a little in advance of the fashion, but invariably in good taste.
cafesnounUS /ˌkæˈfeɪz/
plural of “cafe” — a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Among strangers or in public places her conduct is all that could be desired, while with those of her own set she becomes more familiar and may occasionally lapse into slang.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Among strangers or in public places her conduct is all that could be desired, while with those of her own set she becomes more familiar and may occasionally lapse into slang.
wanted intensely
From this reading Among strangers or in public places her conduct is all that could be desired, while with those of her own set she becomes more familiar and may occasionally lapse into slang.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She is a young lady who, no matter how old she may be, does not look it.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading She is always well dressed, perhaps a little in advance of the fashion, but invariably in good taste.
elevateverbUS /ˈeləveɪt/
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading Among strangers or in public places her conduct is all that could be desired, while with those of her own set she becomes more familiar and may occasionally lapse into slang.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She is always well dressed, perhaps a little in advance of the fashion, but invariably in good taste.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She is always well dressed, perhaps a little in advance of the fashion, but invariably in good taste.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
how
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From this reading She is a young lady who, no matter how old she may be, does not look it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Among strangers or in public places her conduct is all that could be desired, while with those of her own set she becomes more familiar and may occasionally lapse into slang.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading She is always well dressed, perhaps a little in advance of the fashion, but invariably in good taste.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She is a young lady who, no matter how old she may be, does not look it.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading She is a young lady who, no matter how old she may be, does not look it.
lapseverbUS /læps/
pass into a specified state or condition
From this reading Among strangers or in public places her conduct is all that could be desired, while with those of her own set she becomes more familiar and may occasionally lapse into slang.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She is always well dressed, perhaps a little in advance of the fashion, but invariably in good taste.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading She is a young lady who, no matter how old she may be, does not look it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading She is a young lady who, no matter how old she may be, does not look it.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading She is a young lady who, no matter how old she may be, does not look it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Among strangers or in public places her conduct is all that could be desired, while with those of her own set she becomes more familiar and may occasionally lapse into slang.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
not any; not one
From this reading She is a young lady who, no matter how old she may be, does not look it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She is a young lady who, no matter how old she may be, does not look it.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Among strangers or in public places her conduct is all that could be desired, while with those of her own set she becomes more familiar and may occasionally lapse into slang.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She is a young lady who, no matter how old she may be, does not look it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Among strangers or in public places her conduct is all that could be desired, while with those of her own set she becomes more familiar and may occasionally lapse into slang.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Among strangers or in public places her conduct is all that could be desired, while with those of her own set she becomes more familiar and may occasionally lapse into slang.
by chance
From this reading She is always well dressed, perhaps a little in advance of the fashion, but invariably in good taste.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Among strangers or in public places her conduct is all that could be desired, while with those of her own set she becomes more familiar and may occasionally lapse into slang.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
precisely, exactly
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
Sabrina's
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From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
Sabrinas
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From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
express in words
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
slangverbUS /slæŋ/
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading Among strangers or in public places her conduct is all that could be desired, while with those of her own set she becomes more familiar and may occasionally lapse into slang.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Among strangers or in public places her conduct is all that could be desired, while with those of her own set she becomes more familiar and may occasionally lapse into slang.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading She is always well dressed, perhaps a little in advance of the fashion, but invariably in good taste.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Among strangers or in public places her conduct is all that could be desired, while with those of her own set she becomes more familiar and may occasionally lapse into slang.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading In the following chapters some of Sabrina's remarks are likely to cause the reader to elevate his eyebrows in suspicion as to her true character.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Among strangers or in public places her conduct is all that could be desired, while with those of her own set she becomes more familiar and may occasionally lapse into slang.
which person or people
From this reading She is a young lady who, no matter how old she may be, does not look it.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She is a young lady who, no matter how old she may be, does not look it.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading In order to set myself right with both the public and the vast army of Sabrinas that add youth and beauty to our stage, and brilliancy and gaiety to our well known cafes, I wish to say that she is all that she should be.
