(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 The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
APPLIEDadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading APPLIED PHILANTHROPY “DADDY, please fasten me up,” said Barbara.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Where are you going in your Sunday best?—mill or meeting?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
Barbara
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From this reading APPLIED PHILANTHROPY “DADDY, please fasten me up,” said Barbara.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “Where are you going in your Sunday best?—mill or meeting?”
DADDYnounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading APPLIED PHILANTHROPY “DADDY, please fasten me up,” said Barbara.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
fabricnounUS /ˈfæbrɪk/
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
fastenverbUS /ˈfæsən/
cause to be firmly attached
From this reading APPLIED PHILANTHROPY “DADDY, please fasten me up,” said Barbara.
foldsnounUS /foʊldz/
plural of “fold” — an angular or rounded shape made by folding
From this reading Barbara shook out the folds of her violet gown.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
fragileadjectiveUS /ˈfrædʒəl/
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
fulcrums
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From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
the act of departing
From this reading “Where are you going in your Sunday best?—mill or meeting?”
a woman's dress, usually with a close-fitting bodice and a long flared skirt, often worn on formal occasions
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Pretty snug, isn’t it?” he said.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
isn't
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From this reading “Pretty snug, isn’t it?” he said.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Pretty snug, isn’t it?” he said.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading APPLIED PHILANTHROPY “DADDY, please fasten me up,” said Barbara.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading “Where are you going in your Sunday best?—mill or meeting?”
millverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading “Where are you going in your Sunday best?—mill or meeting?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Where are you going in your Sunday best?—mill or meeting?”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Barbara shook out the folds of her violet gown.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
PHILANTHROPYnounUS /fɪˈlænθrəpi/
voluntary promotion of human welfare
From this reading APPLIED PHILANTHROPY “DADDY, please fasten me up,” said Barbara.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading APPLIED PHILANTHROPY “DADDY, please fasten me up,” said Barbara.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading “Pretty snug, isn’t it?” he said.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading APPLIED PHILANTHROPY “DADDY, please fasten me up,” said Barbara.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Barbara shook out the folds of her violet gown.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading “Pretty snug, isn’t it?” he said.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading “Where are you going in your Sunday best?—mill or meeting?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
push forcefully
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
thumbsnounUS /θʌmz/
plural of “thumb” — the thick short innermost digit of the forelimb
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading APPLIED PHILANTHROPY “DADDY, please fasten me up,” said Barbara.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
violetnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Barbara shook out the folds of her violet gown.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
in or at the place that
From this reading “Where are you going in your Sunday best?—mill or meeting?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The doctor thrust two large hands inside of her gown, in the man’s way, using them as fulcrums over which to pull the fragile fabric with all the force of two strong thumbs.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Where are you going in your Sunday best?—mill or meeting?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Where are you going in your Sunday best?—mill or meeting?”
