used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
appreciativelyadverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪvli/
with appreciation; in a grateful manner
From this reading “By gad, Mary-Lou,” he said appreciatively, “I swear Bob Lee couldn’t have done better himself!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
for the reason that
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
(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 “By gad, Mary-Lou,” he said appreciatively, “I swear Bob Lee couldn’t have done better himself!
Beulah-land
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From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “By gad, Mary-Lou,” he said appreciatively, “I swear Bob Lee couldn’t have done better himself!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By gad, Mary-Lou,” he said appreciatively, “I swear Bob Lee couldn’t have done better himself!
Carey
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From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
CarpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
a young person of either sex
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
coaxedverbUS /koʊkst/
past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
couldn't
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From this reading “By gad, Mary-Lou,” he said appreciatively, “I swear Bob Lee couldn’t have done better himself!
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
dearly loved
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading She herself mixed a toddy for him in her husband’s study while her guests were dressing for dinner, and watched him fondly while he reveled in it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “By gad, Mary-Lou,” he said appreciatively, “I swear Bob Lee couldn’t have done better himself!
dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/
savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type
From this reading She herself mixed a toddy for him in her husband’s study while her guests were dressing for dinner, and watched him fondly while he reveled in it.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
fondlyadverbUS /ˈfɑːndli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading She herself mixed a toddy for him in her husband’s study while her guests were dressing for dinner, and watched him fondly while he reveled in it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
gadnounUS /ɡæd/
an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling or lightheadedness or irritability etc that has lasted for more than six months
From this reading “By gad, Mary-Lou,” he said appreciatively, “I swear Bob Lee couldn’t have done better himself!
GenenounUS /dʒiːn/
(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
a young female
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
Gloriana-Virginia
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From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She herself mixed a toddy for him in her husband’s study while her guests were dressing for dinner, and watched him fondly while he reveled in it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “By gad, Mary-Lou,” he said appreciatively, “I swear Bob Lee couldn’t have done better himself!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She herself mixed a toddy for him in her husband’s study while her guests were dressing for dinner, and watched him fondly while he reveled in it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She herself mixed a toddy for him in her husband’s study while her guests were dressing for dinner, and watched him fondly while he reveled in it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
house-party
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From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
husband'snounUS /ˈhʌzbəndz/
possessive form of “husband” — a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading She herself mixed a toddy for him in her husband’s study while her guests were dressing for dinner, and watched him fondly while he reveled in it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “By gad, Mary-Lou,” he said appreciatively, “I swear Bob Lee couldn’t have done better himself!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She herself mixed a toddy for him in her husband’s study while her guests were dressing for dinner, and watched him fondly while he reveled in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
immediately past
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading “By gad, Mary-Lou,” he said appreciatively, “I swear Bob Lee couldn’t have done better himself!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
Mary-Lou
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From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading She herself mixed a toddy for him in her husband’s study while her guests were dressing for dinner, and watched him fondly while he reveled in it.
a particular point in time
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
PasadenanounUS /ˌpæsəˈdiːnər/
a city in southwestern California to the east of Los Angeles
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
provesverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
reveledverbUS /ˈrevəld/
past form of “revel” — take delight in
From this reading She herself mixed a toddy for him in her husband’s study while her guests were dressing for dinner, and watched him fondly while he reveled in it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “By gad, Mary-Lou,” he said appreciatively, “I swear Bob Lee couldn’t have done better himself!
Identical; not different.
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading She herself mixed a toddy for him in her husband’s study while her guests were dressing for dinner, and watched him fondly while he reveled in it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading “By gad, Mary-Lou,” he said appreciatively, “I swear Bob Lee couldn’t have done better himself!
Tenafee
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From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
a special situation
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
toddynoun
a mixed drink made of liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot
From this reading She herself mixed a toddy for him in her husband’s study while her guests were dressing for dinner, and watched him fondly while he reveled in it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading She herself mixed a toddy for him in her husband’s study while her guests were dressing for dinner, and watched him fondly while he reveled in it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She herself mixed a toddy for him in her husband’s study while her guests were dressing for dinner, and watched him fondly while he reveled in it.
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
WishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Cousin Mary-Lou Tenafee had coaxed her Cousin ’Gene Carey to allow himself to be driven out to Beulah-land for the last day of her house-party, because it would be a nice change for the dear old thing, and because she wished to confer with him upon a pleasing matter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading My dear child, I wonder if you realize what it means to have such an excellent cellar in these--these----” “Dry or dangerous days?” the girl widow smiled.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading _Gloriana-Virginia proves that it was really a Wishing Carpet, after all!_ OTHER plans were being made for young Mr. Peter Parker of Pasadena at almost the same moment.
