acheverbUS /eɪk/
feel physical pain
From this reading "My head does not ache at all, Mother," she announced, "and I feel as well as ever."
(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 "My head does not ache at all, Mother," she announced, "and I feel as well as ever."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So she brushed her hair neatly, bathed her face, and just before Anna's return home, came into the kitchen.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
Anna'snounUS /ˈænəz/
possessive form of “anna” — a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading So she brushed her hair neatly, bathed her face, and just before Anna's return home, came into the kitchen.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "My head does not ache at all, Mother," she announced, "and I feel as well as ever."
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Mrs. Weston looked at Rebby in astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
bathedverbUS /beɪðd/
past form of “bathe” — cleanse the entire body
From this reading So she brushed her hair neatly, bathed her face, and just before Anna's return home, came into the kitchen.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading "I declare!" she exclaimed, "if thoroughwort tea doesn't beat all!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
brushedadjectiveUS /brʌʃt/
touched lightly in passing; grazed against
From this reading So she brushed her hair neatly, bathed her face, and just before Anna's return home, came into the kitchen.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So she brushed her hair neatly, bathed her face, and just before Anna's return home, came into the kitchen.
permission to do something
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
recognizable; marked
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading "I declare!" she exclaimed, "if thoroughwort tea doesn't beat all!
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My head does not ache at all, Mother," she announced, "and I feel as well as ever."
doesn't
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From this reading "I declare!" she exclaimed, "if thoroughwort tea doesn't beat all!
at any time
From this reading "My head does not ache at all, Mother," she announced, "and I feel as well as ever."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "I declare!" she exclaimed, "if thoroughwort tea doesn't beat all!
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading So she brushed her hair neatly, bathed her face, and just before Anna's return home, came into the kitchen.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "My head does not ache at all, Mother," she announced, "and I feel as well as ever."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
the act of departing
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading So she brushed her hair neatly, bathed her face, and just before Anna's return home, came into the kitchen.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "My head does not ache at all, Mother," she announced, "and I feel as well as ever."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
Horton
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From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My head does not ache at all, Mother," she announced, "and I feel as well as ever."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I declare!" she exclaimed, "if thoroughwort tea doesn't beat all!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So she brushed her hair neatly, bathed her face, and just before Anna's return home, came into the kitchen.
and nothing more
From this reading So she brushed her hair neatly, bathed her face, and just before Anna's return home, came into the kitchen.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading So she brushed her hair neatly, bathed her face, and just before Anna's return home, came into the kitchen.
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 REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Mrs. Weston looked at Rebby in astonishment.
Lucia
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From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Weston looked at Rebby in astonishment.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My head does not ache at all, Mother," she announced, "and I feel as well as ever."
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading So she brushed her hair neatly, bathed her face, and just before Anna's return home, came into the kitchen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
Rebby
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From this reading Mrs. Weston looked at Rebby in astonishment.
RebeccanounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
REBECCA'SnounUS /rəˈbekəz/
possessive form of “rebecca” — (Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading So she brushed her hair neatly, bathed her face, and just before Anna's return home, came into the kitchen.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
your consciousness of your own identity
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So she brushed her hair neatly, bathed her face, and just before Anna's return home, came into the kitchen.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
in the near future
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "I declare!" she exclaimed, "if thoroughwort tea doesn't beat all!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So she brushed her hair neatly, bathed her face, and just before Anna's return home, came into the kitchen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
thoroughwortnoun
perennial herb of southeastern United States having white-rayed flower heads; formerly used as in folk medicine
From this reading "I declare!" she exclaimed, "if thoroughwort tea doesn't beat all!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "My head does not ache at all, Mother," she announced, "and I feel as well as ever."
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading Mrs. Weston looked at Rebby in astonishment.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading REBECCA'S VISIT Before Anna reached home Rebecca had decided that she must see Lucia Horton as soon as possible; for she began to fear that Lucia in some way might betray their secret; but Rebecca knew that her mother would not consent to her going out until she appeared more like her usual self than she had at breakfast time.
