used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You are quite a woman, little Fan!" exclaimed the boy.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Then she began to drag him, in her childish eagerness, toward the door; and he, nothing loth to go, accompanied her.
anew
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You are quite a woman, little Fan!" exclaimed the boy.
a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then she began to drag him, in her childish eagerness, toward the door; and he, nothing loth to go, accompanied her.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
a youthful male person
From this reading "You are quite a woman, little Fan!" exclaimed the boy.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
chaisenounUS /ʃeɪz/
a long chair; for reclining
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading Then she began to drag him, in her childish eagerness, toward the door; and he, nothing loth to go, accompanied her.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
clappedverbUS /klæpt/
inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
condescensionnounUS /ˌkɑːndəˈsenʃən/
the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
dashingadjectiveUS /ˈdæʃɪŋ/
lively and spirited
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Then she began to drag him, in her childish eagerness, toward the door; and he, nothing loth to go, accompanied her.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
dragverbUS /dræɡ/
pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Then she began to drag him, in her childish eagerness, toward the door; and he, nothing loth to go, accompanied her.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Then she began to drag him, in her childish eagerness, toward the door; and he, nothing loth to go, accompanied her.
embraceverbUS /emˈbreɪs/
include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
evergreensnounUS /ˈevərɡriːnz/
plural of “evergreen” — a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You are quite a woman, little Fan!" exclaimed the boy.
FanverbUS /fæn/
strike out (a batter), (of a pitcher)
From this reading "You are quite a woman, little Fan!" exclaimed the boy.
ferociousadjectiveUS /fərˈoʊʃəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
garden-sweep
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From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then she began to drag him, in her childish eagerness, toward the door; and he, nothing loth to go, accompanied her.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she began to drag him, in her childish eagerness, toward the door; and he, nothing loth to go, accompanied her.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
hoar-frost
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then she began to drag him, in her childish eagerness, toward the door; and he, nothing loth to go, accompanied her.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You are quite a woman, little Fan!" exclaimed the boy.
lothadjectiveUS /lɑːθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading Then she began to drag him, in her childish eagerness, toward the door; and he, nothing loth to go, accompanied her.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Then she began to drag him, in her childish eagerness, toward the door; and he, nothing loth to go, accompanied her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "You are quite a woman, little Fan!" exclaimed the boy.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
ScroogenounUS /skruːdʒ/
a selfish person who is unwilling to give or spend
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
Scrooge's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
spraynounUS /spreɪ/
a pesticide in suspension or solution; intended for spraying
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "You are quite a woman, little Fan!" exclaimed the boy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she began to drag him, in her childish eagerness, toward the door; and he, nothing loth to go, accompanied her.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
tiptoeverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊ/
walk on one's toes
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Then she began to drag him, in her childish eagerness, toward the door; and he, nothing loth to go, accompanied her.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading She clapped her hands and laughed, and tried to touch his head; but being too little, laughed again, and stood on tiptoe to embrace him.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
wheelsnounUS /wiːlz/
plural of “wheel” — a simple machine consisting of a circular frame with spokes (or a solid disc) that can rotate on a shaft or axle (as in vehicles or other machines)
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
which person or people
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Master Scrooge's trunk being tied on to the top of the chaise, the children bade the schoolmaster good-bye right willingly; and getting into it, drove gaily down the garden-sweep: the quick wheels dashing the hoar-frost and snow from off the dark leaves of the evergreens like spray.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A terrible voice in the hall cried, "Bring down Master Scrooge's box, there!" and in the hall appeared the schoolmaster himself, who glared on Master Scrooge with a ferocious condescension, and threw him into a dreadful state of mind by shaking hands with him.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "You are quite a woman, little Fan!" exclaimed the boy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You are quite a woman, little Fan!" exclaimed the boy.
