used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But when Bessy lifted her face to be kissed, Miss Gregory became red and very uneasy.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But when Bessy lifted her face to be kissed, Miss Gregory became red and very uneasy.
BESSY
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From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR RECEIVED HER LOVER.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She knew that Bessy had no brother, and her instinct rather than her experience told her that the greeting which she saw was more than fraternal,--more than cousinly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did not doubt but that the young man was Philip Launay, and knowing what she knew she was not disposed to make spoken complaints.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
complaintsnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnts/
plural of “complaint” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading She did not doubt but that the young man was Philip Launay, and knowing what she knew she was not disposed to make spoken complaints.
cousinlyadjective
like or befitting a cousin
From this reading She knew that Bessy had no brother, and her instinct rather than her experience told her that the greeting which she saw was more than fraternal,--more than cousinly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not doubt but that the young man was Philip Launay, and knowing what she knew she was not disposed to make spoken complaints.
having made preparations
From this reading She did not doubt but that the young man was Philip Launay, and knowing what she knew she was not disposed to make spoken complaints.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading She did not doubt but that the young man was Philip Launay, and knowing what she knew she was not disposed to make spoken complaints.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading She knew that Bessy had no brother, and her instinct rather than her experience told her that the greeting which she saw was more than fraternal,--more than cousinly.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But when Bessy lifted her face to be kissed, Miss Gregory became red and very uneasy.
fraternaladjectiveUS /frəˈtɜːrnəl/
of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men
From this reading She knew that Bessy had no brother, and her instinct rather than her experience told her that the greeting which she saw was more than fraternal,--more than cousinly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading She knew that Bessy had no brother, and her instinct rather than her experience told her that the greeting which she saw was more than fraternal,--more than cousinly.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew that Bessy had no brother, and her instinct rather than her experience told her that the greeting which she saw was more than fraternal,--more than cousinly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR RECEIVED HER LOVER.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
HOW
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From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR RECEIVED HER LOVER.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading She knew that Bessy had no brother, and her instinct rather than her experience told her that the greeting which she saw was more than fraternal,--more than cousinly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading But when Bessy lifted her face to be kissed, Miss Gregory became red and very uneasy.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew that Bessy had no brother, and her instinct rather than her experience told her that the greeting which she saw was more than fraternal,--more than cousinly.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading She did not doubt but that the young man was Philip Launay, and knowing what she knew she was not disposed to make spoken complaints.
Launay
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From this reading She did not doubt but that the young man was Philip Launay, and knowing what she knew she was not disposed to make spoken complaints.
held up in the air
From this reading But when Bessy lifted her face to be kissed, Miss Gregory became red and very uneasy.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR RECEIVED HER LOVER.
engage in
From this reading She did not doubt but that the young man was Philip Launay, and knowing what she knew she was not disposed to make spoken complaints.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She knew that Bessy had no brother, and her instinct rather than her experience told her that the greeting which she saw was more than fraternal,--more than cousinly.
not any; not one
From this reading She knew that Bessy had no brother, and her instinct rather than her experience told her that the greeting which she saw was more than fraternal,--more than cousinly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not doubt but that the young man was Philip Launay, and knowing what she knew she was not disposed to make spoken complaints.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading She did not doubt but that the young man was Philip Launay, and knowing what she knew she was not disposed to make spoken complaints.
PRYOR
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From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR RECEIVED HER LOVER.
on the contrary
From this reading She knew that Bessy had no brother, and her instinct rather than her experience told her that the greeting which she saw was more than fraternal,--more than cousinly.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading HOW BESSY PRYOR RECEIVED HER LOVER.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading But when Bessy lifted her face to be kissed, Miss Gregory became red and very uneasy.
done under pressure
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
cut with a saw
From this reading She knew that Bessy had no brother, and her instinct rather than her experience told her that the greeting which she saw was more than fraternal,--more than cousinly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She knew that Bessy had no brother, and her instinct rather than her experience told her that the greeting which she saw was more than fraternal,--more than cousinly.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading She did not doubt but that the young man was Philip Launay, and knowing what she knew she was not disposed to make spoken complaints.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She knew that Bessy had no brother, and her instinct rather than her experience told her that the greeting which she saw was more than fraternal,--more than cousinly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She knew that Bessy had no brother, and her instinct rather than her experience told her that the greeting which she saw was more than fraternal,--more than cousinly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She did not doubt but that the young man was Philip Launay, and knowing what she knew she was not disposed to make spoken complaints.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading She knew that Bessy had no brother, and her instinct rather than her experience told her that the greeting which she saw was more than fraternal,--more than cousinly.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading But when Bessy lifted her face to be kissed, Miss Gregory became red and very uneasy.
precisely as stated
From this reading But when Bessy lifted her face to be kissed, Miss Gregory became red and very uneasy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She did not doubt but that the young man was Philip Launay, and knowing what she knew she was not disposed to make spoken complaints.
at the time that
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She knew that Bessy had no brother, and her instinct rather than her experience told her that the greeting which she saw was more than fraternal,--more than cousinly.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Miss Gregory was certainly surprised when, on the entrance of the young man, Bessy jumped from her chair and rushed into his arms.
