used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But Peter ignored the frank appeal for a compliment.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
administeringverbUS /ædˈmɪnɪstɜːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading Straightway she forsook the youth who was administering awkward flattery to her new-born vanity, and hastened to the side of her old friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Straightway she forsook the youth who was administering awkward flattery to her new-born vanity, and hastened to the side of her old friend.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading But Peter ignored the frank appeal for a compliment.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading Straightway she forsook the youth who was administering awkward flattery to her new-born vanity, and hastened to the side of her old friend.
(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 "I think you'd better call me Mr. Burnett," said he.
BurnettnounUS /bərˈnet/
United States writer (born in England) remembered for her novels for children (1849-1924)
From this reading "I think you'd better call me Mr. Burnett," said he.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Peter ignored the frank appeal for a compliment.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I think you'd better call me Mr. Burnett," said he.
complimentverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləment/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading But Peter ignored the frank appeal for a compliment.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Oh, Peter, don't I look nice?" she demanded eagerly.
don't
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From this reading "Oh, Peter, don't I look nice?" she demanded eagerly.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading "Oh, Peter, don't I look nice?" she demanded eagerly.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
flatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading Straightway she forsook the youth who was administering awkward flattery to her new-born vanity, and hastened to the side of her old friend.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But Peter ignored the frank appeal for a compliment.
forsookverbUS /fɔːrˈsʊk/
inflected form of “forsake” — leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Straightway she forsook the youth who was administering awkward flattery to her new-born vanity, and hastened to the side of her old friend.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading But Peter ignored the frank appeal for a compliment.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Straightway she forsook the youth who was administering awkward flattery to her new-born vanity, and hastened to the side of her old friend.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading Straightway she forsook the youth who was administering awkward flattery to her new-born vanity, and hastened to the side of her old friend.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think you'd better call me Mr. Burnett," said he.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Oh, Peter, don't I look nice?" she demanded eagerly.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading But Peter ignored the frank appeal for a compliment.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Oh, Peter, don't I look nice?" she demanded eagerly.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I think you'd better call me Mr. Burnett," said he.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I think you'd better call me Mr. Burnett," said he.
new-born
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From this reading Straightway she forsook the youth who was administering awkward flattery to her new-born vanity, and hastened to the side of her old friend.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Oh, Peter, don't I look nice?" she demanded eagerly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, Peter, don't I look nice?" she demanded eagerly.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Straightway she forsook the youth who was administering awkward flattery to her new-born vanity, and hastened to the side of her old friend.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
with low volume
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think you'd better call me Mr. Burnett," said he.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Straightway she forsook the youth who was administering awkward flattery to her new-born vanity, and hastened to the side of her old friend.
Sheila
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From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Straightway she forsook the youth who was administering awkward flattery to her new-born vanity, and hastened to the side of her old friend.
not in physical motion
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
Straightwayadverb
at once
From this reading Straightway she forsook the youth who was administering awkward flattery to her new-born vanity, and hastened to the side of her old friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think you'd better call me Mr. Burnett," said he.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
up-borne
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From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
vanitynounUS /ˈvænəti/
feelings of excessive pride
From this reading Straightway she forsook the youth who was administering awkward flattery to her new-born vanity, and hastened to the side of her old friend.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
at the time that
From this reading The evening was half over when Sheila, still up-borne on the tide of her feminine exultation, glanced across the room to find that Peter stood there quietly regarding her.
which person or people
From this reading Straightway she forsook the youth who was administering awkward flattery to her new-born vanity, and hastened to the side of her old friend.
you'd
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From this reading "I think you'd better call me Mr. Burnett," said he.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Straightway she forsook the youth who was administering awkward flattery to her new-born vanity, and hastened to the side of her old friend.
