used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
Ah
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From this reading "Ah well, I think I may count on obedience," he said with the grave, tender smile that had first won her heart.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
Clendenin
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From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "Ah well, I think I may count on obedience," he said with the grave, tender smile that had first won her heart.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading There was nothing in the looks or manner of either to excite curiosity or suspicion in those who saw them pass.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
without deviation
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
one or the other of two
From this reading There was nothing in the looks or manner of either to excite curiosity or suspicion in those who saw them pass.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading There was nothing in the looks or manner of either to excite curiosity or suspicion in those who saw them pass.
opinion or judgment
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Ah well, I think I may count on obedience," he said with the grave, tender smile that had first won her heart.
a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
glitteredverbUS /ˈɡlɪtərd/
past form of “glitter” — be shiny, as if wet
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
death of a person
From this reading "Ah well, I think I may count on obedience," he said with the grave, tender smile that had first won her heart.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Ah well, I think I may count on obedience," he said with the grave, tender smile that had first won her heart.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading "Ah well, I think I may count on obedience," he said with the grave, tender smile that had first won her heart.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading There was nothing in the looks or manner of either to excite curiosity or suspicion in those who saw them pass.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading There was nothing in the looks or manner of either to excite curiosity or suspicion in those who saw them pass.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Ah well, I think I may count on obedience," he said with the grave, tender smile that had first won her heart.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
Nell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
newlyadverbUS /ˈnuːli/
very recently
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing in the looks or manner of either to excite curiosity or suspicion in those who saw them pass.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading "Ah well, I think I may count on obedience," he said with the grave, tender smile that had first won her heart.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was nothing in the looks or manner of either to excite curiosity or suspicion in those who saw them pass.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
go across or through
From this reading There was nothing in the looks or manner of either to excite curiosity or suspicion in those who saw them pass.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
playfuladjectiveUS /ˈpleɪfəl/
full of fun and high spirits
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
resignedverbUS /rɪˈzaɪnd/
past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
risenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪzən/
(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
roguishlyadverb
like a dishonest rogue
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ah well, I think I may count on obedience," he said with the grave, tender smile that had first won her heart.
saucilyadverb
in an impudent or impertinent manner
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
cut with a saw
From this reading There was nothing in the looks or manner of either to excite curiosity or suspicion in those who saw them pass.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
shrubnounUS /ʃrʌb/
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Ah well, I think I may count on obedience," he said with the grave, tender smile that had first won her heart.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading There was nothing in the looks or manner of either to excite curiosity or suspicion in those who saw them pass.
carry out
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading "Ah well, I think I may count on obedience," he said with the grave, tender smile that had first won her heart.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Ah well, I think I may count on obedience," he said with the grave, tender smile that had first won her heart.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was nothing in the looks or manner of either to excite curiosity or suspicion in those who saw them pass.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing in the looks or manner of either to excite curiosity or suspicion in those who saw them pass.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Ah well, I think I may count on obedience," he said with the grave, tender smile that had first won her heart.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was nothing in the looks or manner of either to excite curiosity or suspicion in those who saw them pass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was nothing in the looks or manner of either to excite curiosity or suspicion in those who saw them pass.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
untoldadjectiveUS /ənˈtoʊld/
too much to be measured
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading The storm was over and the rain drops on tree, shrub and flower, glittered like untold wealth of diamonds in the bright rays of the newly risen sun, as Clendenin and Nell walked down the street together.
(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 "Ah well, I think I may count on obedience," he said with the grave, tender smile that had first won her heart.
which person or people
From this reading There was nothing in the looks or manner of either to excite curiosity or suspicion in those who saw them pass.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He left her at her brother's door with a half playful order, not from the lover but the physician, to take some breakfast and go directly to bed and to sleep.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading "Ah well, I think I may count on obedience," he said with the grave, tender smile that had first won her heart.
but in spite of that
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I shall not promise," she answered saucily, lifting a a pair of bright, roguishly smiling eyes to his face, "I have not resigned my liberty yet, you know."
