consider or hold as true
From this reading "I do not mean," he said, speaking low but strongly, "that in accepting them you accept me.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading "I do not mean," he said, speaking low but strongly, "that in accepting them you accept me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I only want to know that you will talk to me of what I said, or at any rate think of it."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I only want to know that you will talk to me of what I said, or at any rate think of it."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But still she kept her hands behind her back.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading But still she kept her hands behind her back.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I do not mean," he said, speaking low but strongly, "that in accepting them you accept me.
past form of “clasp” — hold firmly and tightly
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "Some one is coming," said Lodloe.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not mean," he said, speaking low but strongly, "that in accepting them you accept me.
divisible by two
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But still she kept her hands behind her back.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I do not mean," he said, speaking low but strongly, "that in accepting them you accept me.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But still she kept her hands behind her back.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not mean," he said, speaking low but strongly, "that in accepting them you accept me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I do not mean," he said, speaking low but strongly, "that in accepting them you accept me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Some one is coming," said Lodloe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I only want to know that you will talk to me of what I said, or at any rate think of it."
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading But still she kept her hands behind her back.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I only want to know that you will talk to me of what I said, or at any rate think of it."
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
Lodloe
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From this reading "Some one is coming," said Lodloe.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "I do not mean," he said, speaking low but strongly, "that in accepting them you accept me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I do not mean," he said, speaking low but strongly, "that in accepting them you accept me.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I do not mean," he said, speaking low but strongly, "that in accepting them you accept me.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not mean," he said, speaking low but strongly, "that in accepting them you accept me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I only want to know that you will talk to me of what I said, or at any rate think of it."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Some one is coming," said Lodloe.
and nothing more
From this reading I only want to know that you will talk to me of what I said, or at any rate think of it."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I only want to know that you will talk to me of what I said, or at any rate think of it."
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading I only want to know that you will talk to me of what I said, or at any rate think of it."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I do not mean," he said, speaking low but strongly, "that in accepting them you accept me.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But still she kept her hands behind her back.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Some one is coming," said Lodloe.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "I do not mean," he said, speaking low but strongly, "that in accepting them you accept me.
not in physical motion
From this reading But still she kept her hands behind her back.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading "I do not mean," he said, speaking low but strongly, "that in accepting them you accept me.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I only want to know that you will talk to me of what I said, or at any rate think of it."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I do not mean," he said, speaking low but strongly, "that in accepting them you accept me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I do not mean," he said, speaking low but strongly, "that in accepting them you accept me.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I only want to know that you will talk to me of what I said, or at any rate think of it."
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I only want to know that you will talk to me of what I said, or at any rate think of it."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
unreasonablyadverbUS /ənˈriːzənəbli/
not in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading I only want to know that you will talk to me of what I said, or at any rate think of it."
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading In her heart she knew that she wanted those flowers, but the knowledge had come so suddenly, so unexpectedly, and so unreasonably, that she did not even look at them, and clasped her fingers together more tightly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I only want to know that you will talk to me of what I said, or at any rate think of it."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I only want to know that you will talk to me of what I said, or at any rate think of it."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I do not mean," he said, speaking low but strongly, "that in accepting them you accept me.
