used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HER FRIEND, THE QUEEN Jessie sat listening in a vague way to a girl who sat chatting by her side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The talk was a little confidential, and was evidently the continuation of some confidence began at another time.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The talk was a little confidential, and was evidently the continuation of some confidence began at another time.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She had not the least idea what the girl was saying, nor, indeed, had she any clue to the identity of the speaker.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And what would you say to Reggie under the circumstances?" the girl asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The talk was a little confidential, and was evidently the continuation of some confidence began at another time.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The talk was a little confidential, and was evidently the continuation of some confidence began at another time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HER FRIEND, THE QUEEN Jessie sat listening in a vague way to a girl who sat chatting by her side.
chattingverbUS /ˈtʃætɪŋ/
inflected form of “chat” — talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading HER FRIEND, THE QUEEN Jessie sat listening in a vague way to a girl who sat chatting by her side.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "And what would you say to Reggie under the circumstances?" the girl asked.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading She had not the least idea what the girl was saying, nor, indeed, had she any clue to the identity of the speaker.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading The talk was a little confidential, and was evidently the continuation of some confidence began at another time.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading The talk was a little confidential, and was evidently the continuation of some confidence began at another time.
continuationnounUS /kənˌtɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading The talk was a little confidential, and was evidently the continuation of some confidence began at another time.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The talk was a little confidential, and was evidently the continuation of some confidence began at another time.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading HER FRIEND, THE QUEEN Jessie sat listening in a vague way to a girl who sat chatting by her side.
a young female
From this reading HER FRIEND, THE QUEEN Jessie sat listening in a vague way to a girl who sat chatting by her side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had not the least idea what the girl was saying, nor, indeed, had she any clue to the identity of the speaker.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HER FRIEND, THE QUEEN Jessie sat listening in a vague way to a girl who sat chatting by her side.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She had not the least idea what the girl was saying, nor, indeed, had she any clue to the identity of the speaker.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading She had not the least idea what the girl was saying, nor, indeed, had she any clue to the identity of the speaker.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HER FRIEND, THE QUEEN Jessie sat listening in a vague way to a girl who sat chatting by her side.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading She had not the least idea what the girl was saying, nor, indeed, had she any clue to the identity of the speaker.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Jessie nodded and smiled, and by instinct looked sympathetic at the right moment.
Jessie
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From this reading HER FRIEND, THE QUEEN Jessie sat listening in a vague way to a girl who sat chatting by her side.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had not the least idea what the girl was saying, nor, indeed, had she any clue to the identity of the speaker.
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading HER FRIEND, THE QUEEN Jessie sat listening in a vague way to a girl who sat chatting by her side.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The talk was a little confidential, and was evidently the continuation of some confidence began at another time.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Jessie nodded and smiled, and by instinct looked sympathetic at the right moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading Jessie nodded and smiled, and by instinct looked sympathetic at the right moment.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Jessie nodded and smiled, and by instinct looked sympathetic at the right moment.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading She had not the least idea what the girl was saying, nor, indeed, had she any clue to the identity of the speaker.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not the least idea what the girl was saying, nor, indeed, had she any clue to the identity of the speaker.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had not the least idea what the girl was saying, nor, indeed, had she any clue to the identity of the speaker.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading HER FRIEND, THE QUEEN Jessie sat listening in a vague way to a girl who sat chatting by her side.
Reggie
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From this reading "And what would you say to Reggie under the circumstances?" the girl asked.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Jessie nodded and smiled, and by instinct looked sympathetic at the right moment.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading HER FRIEND, THE QUEEN Jessie sat listening in a vague way to a girl who sat chatting by her side.
express in words
From this reading "And what would you say to Reggie under the circumstances?" the girl asked.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading She had not the least idea what the girl was saying, nor, indeed, had she any clue to the identity of the speaker.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not the least idea what the girl was saying, nor, indeed, had she any clue to the identity of the speaker.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading HER FRIEND, THE QUEEN Jessie sat listening in a vague way to a girl who sat chatting by her side.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Jessie nodded and smiled, and by instinct looked sympathetic at the right moment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The talk was a little confidential, and was evidently the continuation of some confidence began at another time.
speakernounUS /ˈspiːkər/
someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading She had not the least idea what the girl was saying, nor, indeed, had she any clue to the identity of the speaker.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading Jessie nodded and smiled, and by instinct looked sympathetic at the right moment.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The talk was a little confidential, and was evidently the continuation of some confidence began at another time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HER FRIEND, THE QUEEN Jessie sat listening in a vague way to a girl who sat chatting by her side.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The talk was a little confidential, and was evidently the continuation of some confidence began at another time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HER FRIEND, THE QUEEN Jessie sat listening in a vague way to a girl who sat chatting by her side.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "And what would you say to Reggie under the circumstances?" the girl asked.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading HER FRIEND, THE QUEEN Jessie sat listening in a vague way to a girl who sat chatting by her side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had not the least idea what the girl was saying, nor, indeed, had she any clue to the identity of the speaker.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HER FRIEND, THE QUEEN Jessie sat listening in a vague way to a girl who sat chatting by her side.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She had not the least idea what the girl was saying, nor, indeed, had she any clue to the identity of the speaker.
which person or people
From this reading HER FRIEND, THE QUEEN Jessie sat listening in a vague way to a girl who sat chatting by her side.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "And what would you say to Reggie under the circumstances?" the girl asked.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And what would you say to Reggie under the circumstances?" the girl asked.
