a vaguely specified concern
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She asked also if the night was not simply superb--heavenly! and whether they weren't the stupidest people in the world to sit there quietly while the air was simply entrancing.
in addition
From this reading She asked also if the night was not simply superb--heavenly! and whether they weren't the stupidest people in the world to sit there quietly while the air was simply entrancing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
next to; at the side of
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Suffice it to say that they walked somewhat rapidly in the direction of the disappearing child, and parted pleasantly.
the act of departing
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Suffice it to say that they walked somewhat rapidly in the direction of the disappearing child, and parted pleasantly.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Suffice it to say that they walked somewhat rapidly in the direction of the disappearing child, and parted pleasantly.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
entrancingadjective
capturing interest as if by a spell
From this reading She asked also if the night was not simply superb--heavenly! and whether they weren't the stupidest people in the world to sit there quietly while the air was simply entrancing.
to or in any or all places
From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
heavenlyadjectiveUS /ˈhevənli/
relating to or inhabiting a divine heaven
From this reading She asked also if the night was not simply superb--heavenly! and whether they weren't the stupidest people in the world to sit there quietly while the air was simply entrancing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
how
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From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She asked also if the night was not simply superb--heavenly! and whether they weren't the stupidest people in the world to sit there quietly while the air was simply entrancing.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
Jermyn
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From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
Kate
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From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
immediately past
From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading She asked also if the night was not simply superb--heavenly! and whether they weren't the stupidest people in the world to sit there quietly while the air was simply entrancing.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suffice it to say that they walked somewhat rapidly in the direction of the disappearing child, and parted pleasantly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading Suffice it to say that they walked somewhat rapidly in the direction of the disappearing child, and parted pleasantly.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She asked also if the night was not simply superb--heavenly! and whether they weren't the stupidest people in the world to sit there quietly while the air was simply entrancing.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Suffice it to say that they walked somewhat rapidly in the direction of the disappearing child, and parted pleasantly.
with low volume
From this reading She asked also if the night was not simply superb--heavenly! and whether they weren't the stupidest people in the world to sit there quietly while the air was simply entrancing.
with speed
From this reading Suffice it to say that they walked somewhat rapidly in the direction of the disappearing child, and parted pleasantly.
recurring again and again
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
express in words
From this reading Suffice it to say that they walked somewhat rapidly in the direction of the disappearing child, and parted pleasantly.
secretedverbUS /səˈkriːtɪd/
past form of “secrete” — generate and separate from cells or bodily fluids
From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
and nothing more
From this reading She asked also if the night was not simply superb--heavenly! and whether they weren't the stupidest people in the world to sit there quietly while the air was simply entrancing.
be seated
From this reading She asked also if the night was not simply superb--heavenly! and whether they weren't the stupidest people in the world to sit there quietly while the air was simply entrancing.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Suffice it to say that they walked somewhat rapidly in the direction of the disappearing child, and parted pleasantly.
stupidestadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪdəst/
superlative of “stupid” — lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading She asked also if the night was not simply superb--heavenly! and whether they weren't the stupidest people in the world to sit there quietly while the air was simply entrancing.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
SufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Suffice it to say that they walked somewhat rapidly in the direction of the disappearing child, and parted pleasantly.
superbadjectiveUS /sʊˈpɜːrb/
of surpassing excellence
From this reading She asked also if the night was not simply superb--heavenly! and whether they weren't the stupidest people in the world to sit there quietly while the air was simply entrancing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suffice it to say that they walked somewhat rapidly in the direction of the disappearing child, and parted pleasantly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She asked also if the night was not simply superb--heavenly! and whether they weren't the stupidest people in the world to sit there quietly while the air was simply entrancing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
Trif
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From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
Trixy's
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From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading THE UNEXPECTED.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Suffice it to say that they walked somewhat rapidly in the direction of the disappearing child, and parted pleasantly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
weren't
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From this reading She asked also if the night was not simply superb--heavenly! and whether they weren't the stupidest people in the world to sit there quietly while the air was simply entrancing.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What Jermyn and Kate said to each other in the two or three minutes immediately following Trixy's departure was entirely their own affair, and need not be repeated here; beside, they never afterward agreed exactly as to what it was.
at the time that
From this reading Kate joined her brother and Trif, and asked how they had secreted themselves so successfully, when she and Jermyn had been seeking them everywhere for the last half-hour.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading She asked also if the night was not simply superb--heavenly! and whether they weren't the stupidest people in the world to sit there quietly while the air was simply entrancing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading She asked also if the night was not simply superb--heavenly! and whether they weren't the stupidest people in the world to sit there quietly while the air was simply entrancing.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She asked also if the night was not simply superb--heavenly! and whether they weren't the stupidest people in the world to sit there quietly while the air was simply entrancing.
