used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading But I am not going to make a scene, you need not be afraid, Ella.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading But I am not going to make a scene, you need not be afraid, Ella.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But I am not going to make a scene, you need not be afraid, Ella.
(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 Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I am not going to make a scene, you need not be afraid, Ella.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Philip evidently does not know her.
take in liquids
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading "She is eager to get out of my way," she thought, "and what wonder?
Ella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But I am not going to make a scene, you need not be afraid, Ella.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Philip evidently does not know her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "She is eager to get out of my way," she thought, "and what wonder?
the act of departing
From this reading But I am not going to make a scene, you need not be afraid, Ella.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "She is eager to get out of my way," she thought, "and what wonder?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Philip evidently does not know her.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
Madelene
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
engage in
From this reading But I am not going to make a scene, you need not be afraid, Ella.
a particular point in time
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Thank you, thank you very much.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "She is eager to get out of my way," she thought, "and what wonder?
a condition requiring relief
From this reading But I am not going to make a scene, you need not be afraid, Ella.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
not any; not one
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I am not going to make a scene, you need not be afraid, Ella.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "She is eager to get out of my way," she thought, "and what wonder?
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Philip evidently does not know her.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading But I am not going to make a scene, you need not be afraid, Ella.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She is eager to get out of my way," she thought, "and what wonder?
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Thank you, thank you very much.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "She is eager to get out of my way," she thought, "and what wonder?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Thank you, thank you very much.
waltznounUS /wɔːlts/
an assured victory (especially in an election)
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "She is eager to get out of my way," she thought, "and what wonder?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "She is eager to get out of my way," she thought, "and what wonder?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "She is eager to get out of my way," she thought, "and what wonder?
an affirmative
From this reading Yes of course it will do--much better than a regular ice, for I can drink it off in a moment, and I do so want to lose no more of this lovely waltz," Madelene next heard her sister reply.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Thank you, thank you very much.
