used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chi unlocked the little door, and from the hollow took out a handful of notes.
All-hallo
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From this reading All-hallo w-e’en.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chi unlocked the little door, and from the hollow took out a handful of notes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading MY DEAR MOTHER,--I have a great favor to ask of you and father.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He thrust them into the side pocket of his coat, relocked the door, and went back to his room over the shed.
Budd
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From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
CherrynounUS /ˈtʃeri/
wood of any of various cherry trees especially the black cherry
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
ChinounUS /kaɪ/
the circulating life energy that in Chinese philosophy is thought to be inherent in all things; in traditional Chinese medicine the balance of negative and positive forms in the body is believed to be essential for good health
From this reading Chi unlocked the little door, and from the hollow took out a handful of notes.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He thrust them into the side pocket of his coat, relocked the door, and went back to his room over the shed.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
dearly loved
From this reading MY DEAR MOTHER,--I have a great favor to ask of you and father.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Chi unlocked the little door, and from the hollow took out a handful of notes.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading MY DEAR MOTHER,--I have a great favor to ask of you and father.
promote over another
From this reading MY DEAR MOTHER,--I have a great favor to ask of you and father.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Chi unlocked the little door, and from the hollow took out a handful of notes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading MY DEAR MOTHER,--I have a great favor to ask of you and father.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
handfulnounUS /ˈhændfʊl/
a small number or amount
From this reading Chi unlocked the little door, and from the hollow took out a handful of notes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading MY DEAR MOTHER,--I have a great favor to ask of you and father.
HazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He thrust them into the side pocket of his coat, relocked the door, and went back to his room over the shed.
a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He thrust them into the side pocket of his coat, relocked the door, and went back to his room over the shed.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Chi unlocked the little door, and from the hollow took out a handful of notes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY DEAR MOTHER,--I have a great favor to ask of you and father.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He thrust them into the side pocket of his coat, relocked the door, and went back to his room over the shed.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Chi unlocked the little door, and from the hollow took out a handful of notes.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
march in a procession
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
mirrornounUS /ˈmɪrər/
polished surface that forms images by reflecting light
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
missives
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From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MY DEAR MOTHER,--I have a great favor to ask of you and father.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY DEAR MOTHER,--I have a great favor to ask of you and father.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Chi unlocked the little door, and from the hollow took out a handful of notes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chi unlocked the little door, and from the hollow took out a handful of notes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Chi unlocked the little door, and from the hollow took out a handful of notes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He thrust them into the side pocket of his coat, relocked the door, and went back to his room over the shed.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He thrust them into the side pocket of his coat, relocked the door, and went back to his room over the shed.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
re-read
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From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
rejoicedverbUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪst/
past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
relocked
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From this reading He thrust them into the side pocket of his coat, relocked the door, and went back to his room over the shed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He thrust them into the side pocket of his coat, relocked the door, and went back to his room over the shed.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
get rid of
From this reading He thrust them into the side pocket of his coat, relocked the door, and went back to his room over the shed.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He thrust them into the side pocket of his coat, relocked the door, and went back to his room over the shed.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chi unlocked the little door, and from the hollow took out a handful of notes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He thrust them into the side pocket of his coat, relocked the door, and went back to his room over the shed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
push forcefully
From this reading He thrust them into the side pocket of his coat, relocked the door, and went back to his room over the shed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He thrust them into the side pocket of his coat, relocked the door, and went back to his room over the shed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Chi unlocked the little door, and from the hollow took out a handful of notes.
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading Chi unlocked the little door, and from the hollow took out a handful of notes.
w-e'en
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From this reading All-hallo w-e’en.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He thrust them into the side pocket of his coat, relocked the door, and went back to his room over the shed.
workingsnounUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋz/
the internal mechanism of a device
From this reading There, by the light of the lantern, he read them and rejoiced over them; re-read them and cried a little over them, nor was he ashamed of his tears; for in the precious missives, Rose and Hazel, March and Budd and Cherry, had shown, as in a mirror, the workings of their loving hearts.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading MY DEAR MOTHER,--I have a great favor to ask of you and father.
