used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FAITH WRITES A LETTER Kashaqua was evidently delighted to see Faith safely at home once more.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She questioned Kashaqua about "Nooski," the tame bear which had followed them on their journey to Ticonderoga.
admiringlyadverbUS /ædˈmaɪrɪŋli/
with admiration
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
(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 She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FAITH WRITES A LETTER Kashaqua was evidently delighted to see Faith safely at home once more.
have
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "Gone!" replied Kashaqua, and had no more to tell of the wild creature that she had tamed, and, suddenly, Kashaqua disappeared in her usual silent fashion without a sign or word of farewell.
cubnounUS /kʌb/
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
greatly pleased
From this reading FAITH WRITES A LETTER Kashaqua was evidently delighted to see Faith safely at home once more.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading "Gone!" replied Kashaqua, and had no more to tell of the wild creature that she had tamed, and, suddenly, Kashaqua disappeared in her usual silent fashion without a sign or word of farewell.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading FAITH WRITES A LETTER Kashaqua was evidently delighted to see Faith safely at home once more.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading FAITH WRITES A LETTER Kashaqua was evidently delighted to see Faith safely at home once more.
an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading "Gone!" replied Kashaqua, and had no more to tell of the wild creature that she had tamed, and, suddenly, Kashaqua disappeared in her usual silent fashion without a sign or word of farewell.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Gone!" replied Kashaqua, and had no more to tell of the wild creature that she had tamed, and, suddenly, Kashaqua disappeared in her usual silent fashion without a sign or word of farewell.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading She questioned Kashaqua about "Nooski," the tame bear which had followed them on their journey to Ticonderoga.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
glossyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːsi/
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
destroyed or killed
From this reading "Gone!" replied Kashaqua, and had no more to tell of the wild creature that she had tamed, and, suddenly, Kashaqua disappeared in her usual silent fashion without a sign or word of farewell.
good-sized
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From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
highest in quality
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
only a very short time before
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading FAITH WRITES A LETTER Kashaqua was evidently delighted to see Faith safely at home once more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Gone!" replied Kashaqua, and had no more to tell of the wild creature that she had tamed, and, suddenly, Kashaqua disappeared in her usual silent fashion without a sign or word of farewell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading She questioned Kashaqua about "Nooski," the tame bear which had followed them on their journey to Ticonderoga.
Kashaqua
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From this reading FAITH WRITES A LETTER Kashaqua was evidently delighted to see Faith safely at home once more.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading FAITH WRITES A LETTER Kashaqua was evidently delighted to see Faith safely at home once more.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading FAITH WRITES A LETTER Kashaqua was evidently delighted to see Faith safely at home once more.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
not any; not one
From this reading "Gone!" replied Kashaqua, and had no more to tell of the wild creature that she had tamed, and, suddenly, Kashaqua disappeared in her usual silent fashion without a sign or word of farewell.
Nooski
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From this reading She questioned Kashaqua about "Nooski," the tame bear which had followed them on their journey to Ticonderoga.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She questioned Kashaqua about "Nooski," the tame bear which had followed them on their journey to Ticonderoga.
on one occasion
From this reading FAITH WRITES A LETTER Kashaqua was evidently delighted to see Faith safely at home once more.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Gone!" replied Kashaqua, and had no more to tell of the wild creature that she had tamed, and, suddenly, Kashaqua disappeared in her usual silent fashion without a sign or word of farewell.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
puppynounUS /ˈpʌpi/
a young dog
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading She questioned Kashaqua about "Nooski," the tame bear which had followed them on their journey to Ticonderoga.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Gone!" replied Kashaqua, and had no more to tell of the wild creature that she had tamed, and, suddenly, Kashaqua disappeared in her usual silent fashion without a sign or word of farewell.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading FAITH WRITES A LETTER Kashaqua was evidently delighted to see Faith safely at home once more.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading FAITH WRITES A LETTER Kashaqua was evidently delighted to see Faith safely at home once more.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading "Gone!" replied Kashaqua, and had no more to tell of the wild creature that she had tamed, and, suddenly, Kashaqua disappeared in her usual silent fashion without a sign or word of farewell.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading "Gone!" replied Kashaqua, and had no more to tell of the wild creature that she had tamed, and, suddenly, Kashaqua disappeared in her usual silent fashion without a sign or word of farewell.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading "Gone!" replied Kashaqua, and had no more to tell of the wild creature that she had tamed, and, suddenly, Kashaqua disappeared in her usual silent fashion without a sign or word of farewell.
carry out
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading She questioned Kashaqua about "Nooski," the tame bear which had followed them on their journey to Ticonderoga.
tamedadjectiveUS /teɪmd/
brought from wildness into a domesticated state
From this reading "Gone!" replied Kashaqua, and had no more to tell of the wild creature that she had tamed, and, suddenly, Kashaqua disappeared in her usual silent fashion without a sign or word of farewell.
express in words
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She questioned Kashaqua about "Nooski," the tame bear which had followed them on their journey to Ticonderoga.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She questioned Kashaqua about "Nooski," the tame bear which had followed them on their journey to Ticonderoga.
TiconderoganounUS /taɪˌkɑːndərˈoʊɡə/
a pitched battle in which American revolutionary troops captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775
From this reading She questioned Kashaqua about "Nooski," the tame bear which had followed them on their journey to Ticonderoga.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FAITH WRITES A LETTER Kashaqua was evidently delighted to see Faith safely at home once more.
unrolledverbUS /ˌʌnˈroʊld/
past form of “unroll” — reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Gone!" replied Kashaqua, and had no more to tell of the wild creature that she had tamed, and, suddenly, Kashaqua disappeared in her usual silent fashion without a sign or word of farewell.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FAITH WRITES A LETTER Kashaqua was evidently delighted to see Faith safely at home once more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She questioned Kashaqua about "Nooski," the tame bear which had followed them on their journey to Ticonderoga.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "Gone!" replied Kashaqua, and had no more to tell of the wild creature that she had tamed, and, suddenly, Kashaqua disappeared in her usual silent fashion without a sign or word of farewell.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Gone!" replied Kashaqua, and had no more to tell of the wild creature that she had tamed, and, suddenly, Kashaqua disappeared in her usual silent fashion without a sign or word of farewell.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading "Gone!" replied Kashaqua, and had no more to tell of the wild creature that she had tamed, and, suddenly, Kashaqua disappeared in her usual silent fashion without a sign or word of farewell.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was hardly larger than the skin of a good-sized puppy; but the fur was so soft and glossy that Faith and her mother exclaimed admiringly over its beauty, and Faith said that she would take the greatest care of it.
WRITESverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading FAITH WRITES A LETTER Kashaqua was evidently delighted to see Faith safely at home once more.
but in spite of that
From this reading She had brought a present for her little friend; and after Faith had talked to her mother, and yet, as she declared, had "not begun to tell her" all she had to tell, Kashaqua unrolled a soft bundle and spread out the skin of a black bear cub.
