used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As we went to the door my grandmother delivered me over to her, saying playfully: "Chamilly will be in your charge this evening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
Chamilly
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From this reading As we went to the door my grandmother delivered me over to her, saying playfully: "Chamilly will be in your charge this evening.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading As we went to the door my grandmother delivered me over to her, saying playfully: "Chamilly will be in your charge this evening.
Chinic
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From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading As we went to the door my grandmother delivered me over to her, saying playfully: "Chamilly will be in your charge this evening.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As we went to the door my grandmother delivered me over to her, saying playfully: "Chamilly will be in your charge this evening.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
entertainingadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnɪŋ/
agreeably diverting
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading THE ENTHUSIASM OF SOCIAL PLEASURE.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading As we went to the door my grandmother delivered me over to her, saying playfully: "Chamilly will be in your charge this evening.
set up or found
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
grandmothernounUS /ˈɡrændmʌðər/
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is melancholy.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Grace too, smiling, held out her hand.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As we went to the door my grandmother delivered me over to her, saying playfully: "Chamilly will be in your charge this evening.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is melancholy.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading He is melancholy.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ENTHUSIASM OF SOCIAL PLEASURE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Grace too, smiling, held out her hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
playfullyadverbUS /ˈpleɪfəli/
in a playful manner
From this reading As we went to the door my grandmother delivered me over to her, saying playfully: "Chamilly will be in your charge this evening.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading THE ENTHUSIASM OF SOCIAL PLEASURE.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading As we went to the door my grandmother delivered me over to her, saying playfully: "Chamilly will be in your charge this evening.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Grace too, smiling, held out her hand.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading THE ENTHUSIASM OF SOCIAL PLEASURE.
teamingverbUS /ˈtiːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “team” — form a team
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENTHUSIASM OF SOCIAL PLEASURE.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As we went to the door my grandmother delivered me over to her, saying playfully: "Chamilly will be in your charge this evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Grace too, smiling, held out her hand.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we went to the door my grandmother delivered me over to her, saying playfully: "Chamilly will be in your charge this evening.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As we went to the door my grandmother delivered me over to her, saying playfully: "Chamilly will be in your charge this evening.
at the time that
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As we went to the door my grandmother delivered me over to her, saying playfully: "Chamilly will be in your charge this evening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Grace Carter came over on the way to the ball, and when I descended I found her entertaining my grandmother, while a young man named Chinic, teaming with good nature and compliments, sat near her and rising with the rest grasped me by the hand as I entered.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading As we went to the door my grandmother delivered me over to her, saying playfully: "Chamilly will be in your charge this evening.
