plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have found their mother, and are telling all their adventures to their brothers and sisters," she heard Mrs. Foster say.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
(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 Perhaps by this time they have found their mother, and are telling all their adventures to their brothers and sisters," she heard Mrs. Foster say.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
AnnanounUS /ˈænə/
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The rabbits are much happier to be free to run back to the woods.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "The rabbits are much happier to be free to run back to the woods.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The rabbits are much happier to be free to run back to the woods.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
blacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have found their mother, and are telling all their adventures to their brothers and sisters," she heard Mrs. Foster say.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But Danna and Melvina may have taken them," sobbed Luretta; and then Anna rapped at the door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
demanding attention
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
Danna
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From this reading "But Danna and Melvina may have taken them," sobbed Luretta; and then Anna rapped at the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
doorstepnounUS /ˈdɔːrstep/
the sill of a door; a horizontal piece of wood or stone that forms the bottom of a doorway and offers support when passing through a doorway
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
endeavoringverbUS /ɪnˈdevərɪŋ/
-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
set up or found
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have found their mother, and are telling all their adventures to their brothers and sisters," she heard Mrs. Foster say.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "The rabbits are much happier to be free to run back to the woods.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading "The rabbits are much happier to be free to run back to the woods.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have found their mother, and are telling all their adventures to their brothers and sisters," she heard Mrs. Foster say.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
Luretta
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From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
Luretta's
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From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "But Danna and Melvina may have taken them," sobbed Luretta; and then Anna rapped at the door.
Melvina
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From this reading "But Danna and Melvina may have taken them," sobbed Luretta; and then Anna rapped at the door.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have found their mother, and are telling all their adventures to their brothers and sisters," she heard Mrs. Foster say.
a form of address for a man
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "The rabbits are much happier to be free to run back to the woods.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have found their mother, and are telling all their adventures to their brothers and sisters," she heard Mrs. Foster say.
rabbitsnounUS /ˈræbəts/
plural of “rabbit” — any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading "The rabbits are much happier to be free to run back to the woods.
rappedverbUS /ræpt/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading "But Danna and Melvina may have taken them," sobbed Luretta; and then Anna rapped at the door.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "The rabbits are much happier to be free to run back to the woods.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
express in words
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have found their mother, and are telling all their adventures to their brothers and sisters," she heard Mrs. Foster say.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
do one's shopping
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have found their mother, and are telling all their adventures to their brothers and sisters," she heard Mrs. Foster say.
sobbedverbUS /sɑːbd/
inflected form of “sob” — weep convulsively
From this reading "But Danna and Melvina may have taken them," sobbed Luretta; and then Anna rapped at the door.
a person, without saying who
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "But Danna and Melvina may have taken them," sobbed Luretta; and then Anna rapped at the door.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have found their mother, and are telling all their adventures to their brothers and sisters," she heard Mrs. Foster say.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have found their mother, and are telling all their adventures to their brothers and sisters," she heard Mrs. Foster say.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "But Danna and Melvina may have taken them," sobbed Luretta; and then Anna rapped at the door.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "But Danna and Melvina may have taken them," sobbed Luretta; and then Anna rapped at the door.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have found their mother, and are telling all their adventures to their brothers and sisters," she heard Mrs. Foster say.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have found their mother, and are telling all their adventures to their brothers and sisters," she heard Mrs. Foster say.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Perhaps by this time they have found their mother, and are telling all their adventures to their brothers and sisters," she heard Mrs. Foster say.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading AN AFTERNOON WALK At the turn by the blacksmith shop Mr. Weston said good-bye, and Anna went on alone to Luretta's home.
at the time that
From this reading The front door was open, and before she reached the house she heard someone crying, and when she stood on the doorstep she realized that it was Luretta, and that Mrs. Foster was endeavoring to comfort her.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "The rabbits are much happier to be free to run back to the woods.
