used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She carried a dangling little trick of a hand-bag and a muff big enough for a rug.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
adoringlyadverb
with adoration
From this reading By her side a logy youth, with small, blue fish-eyes fixed adoringly on her, sauntered protectingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
bandage-like
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From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She carried a dangling little trick of a hand-bag and a muff big enough for a rug.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading By her side a logy youth, with small, blue fish-eyes fixed adoringly on her, sauntered protectingly.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
bunchnounUS /bʌntʃ/
a grouping of a number of similar things
From this reading She wore a large bunch of pale-yellow orchids, evidently his gift, and was paying for them with her glances.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By her side a logy youth, with small, blue fish-eyes fixed adoringly on her, sauntered protectingly.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She carried a dangling little trick of a hand-bag and a muff big enough for a rug.
cheesenounUS /tʃiːz/
a solid food prepared from the pressed curd of milk
From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading She carried a dangling little trick of a hand-bag and a muff big enough for a rug.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
else's
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From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She carried a dangling little trick of a hand-bag and a muff big enough for a rug.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading She wore a large bunch of pale-yellow orchids, evidently his gift, and was paying for them with her glances.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
fish-eyes
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From this reading By her side a logy youth, with small, blue fish-eyes fixed adoringly on her, sauntered protectingly.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading By her side a logy youth, with small, blue fish-eyes fixed adoringly on her, sauntered protectingly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She carried a dangling little trick of a hand-bag and a muff big enough for a rug.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
French-heeled
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From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
furnounUS /fɜːr/
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading She wore a large bunch of pale-yellow orchids, evidently his gift, and was paying for them with her glances.
GilanounUS /ˈɡiːlə/
a river that rises in western New Mexico and flows westward through southern Arizona to become a tributary of the Colorado River
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading She wore a large bunch of pale-yellow orchids, evidently his gift, and was paying for them with her glances.
hand-bag
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From this reading She carried a dangling little trick of a hand-bag and a muff big enough for a rug.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
high-laced
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From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She wore a large bunch of pale-yellow orchids, evidently his gift, and was paying for them with her glances.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She wore a large bunch of pale-yellow orchids, evidently his gift, and was paying for them with her glances.
lavishlyadverbUS /ˈlævɪʃli/
in a wasteful manner
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
limousinenounUS /ˈlɪməziːn/
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She carried a dangling little trick of a hand-bag and a muff big enough for a rug.
logyadjective
stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion)
From this reading By her side a logy youth, with small, blue fish-eyes fixed adoringly on her, sauntered protectingly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
low-squashed
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From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
mousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
muffnounUS /mʌf/
a warm tubular covering for the hands
From this reading She carried a dangling little trick of a hand-bag and a muff big enough for a rug.
nibbleverbUS /ˈnɪbəl/
bite off very small pieces
From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She carried a dangling little trick of a hand-bag and a muff big enough for a rug.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading By her side a logy youth, with small, blue fish-eyes fixed adoringly on her, sauntered protectingly.
orchidsnounUS /ˈɔːrkədz/
plural of “orchid” — any of numerous plants of the orchid family usually having flowers of unusual shapes and beautiful colors
From this reading She wore a large bunch of pale-yellow orchids, evidently his gift, and was paying for them with her glances.
pale-yellow
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From this reading She wore a large bunch of pale-yellow orchids, evidently his gift, and was paying for them with her glances.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading She wore a large bunch of pale-yellow orchids, evidently his gift, and was paying for them with her glances.
plasteredadjectiveUS /ˈplæstərd/
(of hair) made smooth by applying a sticky or glossy substance
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
protectingly
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From this reading By her side a logy youth, with small, blue fish-eyes fixed adoringly on her, sauntered protectingly.
rimnounUS /rɪm/
the shape of a raised edge of a more or less circular object
From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
rugnounUS /rʌɡ/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading She carried a dangling little trick of a hand-bag and a muff big enough for a rug.
sauntered
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From this reading By her side a logy youth, with small, blue fish-eyes fixed adoringly on her, sauntered protectingly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She carried a dangling little trick of a hand-bag and a muff big enough for a rug.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading By her side a logy youth, with small, blue fish-eyes fixed adoringly on her, sauntered protectingly.
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She wore a large bunch of pale-yellow orchids, evidently his gift, and was paying for them with her glances.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading She carried a dangling little trick of a hand-bag and a muff big enough for a rug.
trippingadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪpɪŋ/
characterized by a buoyant rhythm
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
precisely as stated
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her two eyes looked forth from the rim of the low-squashed, bandage-like fur hat like the eyes of a small, sly mouse that was about to nibble somebody else's cheese.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gila Dare, in her very most startling costume, lavishly plastered with costly fur, and high-laced, French-heeled boots, came tripping down her father's steps to the limousine.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She wore a large bunch of pale-yellow orchids, evidently his gift, and was paying for them with her glances.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading By her side a logy youth, with small, blue fish-eyes fixed adoringly on her, sauntered protectingly.
