used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TICKET TO FAIRY-LAND “I want to have a little talk with you, Gretel.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “Won’t you come in?” she said, timidly, rising to offer her visitor the only chair the room contained, but Mrs. Marsh waved her back impatiently.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
blockingnounUS /ˈblɑːkɪŋ/
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Won’t you come in?” she said, timidly, rising to offer her visitor the only chair the room contained, but Mrs. Marsh waved her back impatiently.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading “Won’t you come in?” she said, timidly, rising to offer her visitor the only chair the room contained, but Mrs. Marsh waved her back impatiently.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Won’t you come in?” she said, timidly, rising to offer her visitor the only chair the room contained, but Mrs. Marsh waved her back impatiently.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading “Go on with your work,” she commanded.
gotten under control
From this reading “Won’t you come in?” she said, timidly, rising to offer her visitor the only chair the room contained, but Mrs. Marsh waved her back impatiently.
darningnoun
the act of mending a hole in a garment with crossing threads
From this reading Gretel looked up with a start from the pile of stockings she was darning.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
FAIRY-LAND
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From this reading A TICKET TO FAIRY-LAND “I want to have a little talk with you, Gretel.”
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gretel looked up with a start from the pile of stockings she was darning.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Go on with your work,” she commanded.
Gretel
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From this reading A TICKET TO FAIRY-LAND “I want to have a little talk with you, Gretel.”
Gretel's
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From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A TICKET TO FAIRY-LAND “I want to have a little talk with you, Gretel.”
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A TICKET TO FAIRY-LAND “I want to have a little talk with you, Gretel.”
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading “Won’t you come in?” she said, timidly, rising to offer her visitor the only chair the room contained, but Mrs. Marsh waved her back impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A TICKET TO FAIRY-LAND “I want to have a little talk with you, Gretel.”
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Gretel looked up with a start from the pile of stockings she was darning.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gretel looked up with a start from the pile of stockings she was darning.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading “Won’t you come in?” she said, timidly, rising to offer her visitor the only chair the room contained, but Mrs. Marsh waved her back impatiently.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “Go on with your work,” she commanded.
and nothing more
From this reading “Won’t you come in?” she said, timidly, rising to offer her visitor the only chair the room contained, but Mrs. Marsh waved her back impatiently.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading Gretel looked up with a start from the pile of stockings she was darning.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading “Won’t you come in?” she said, timidly, rising to offer her visitor the only chair the room contained, but Mrs. Marsh waved her back impatiently.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Won’t you come in?” she said, timidly, rising to offer her visitor the only chair the room contained, but Mrs. Marsh waved her back impatiently.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Gretel looked up with a start from the pile of stockings she was darning.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Gretel looked up with a start from the pile of stockings she was darning.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Gretel looked up with a start from the pile of stockings she was darning.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A TICKET TO FAIRY-LAND “I want to have a little talk with you, Gretel.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gretel looked up with a start from the pile of stockings she was darning.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
TICKETnounUS /ˈtɪkət/
a commercial document showing that the holder is entitled to something (as to ride on public transportation or to enter a public entertainment)
From this reading A TICKET TO FAIRY-LAND “I want to have a little talk with you, Gretel.”
timidlyadverbUS /ˈtɪmədli/
in a shy or timid or bashful manner
From this reading “Won’t you come in?” she said, timidly, rising to offer her visitor the only chair the room contained, but Mrs. Marsh waved her back impatiently.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TICKET TO FAIRY-LAND “I want to have a little talk with you, Gretel.”
uncomfortablyadverbUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in physical discomfort
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Gretel looked up with a start from the pile of stockings she was darning.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
someone who visits
From this reading “Won’t you come in?” she said, timidly, rising to offer her visitor the only chair the room contained, but Mrs. Marsh waved her back impatiently.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading A TICKET TO FAIRY-LAND “I want to have a little talk with you, Gretel.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gretel looked up with a start from the pile of stockings she was darning.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading “Won’t you come in?” she said, timidly, rising to offer her visitor the only chair the room contained, but Mrs. Marsh waved her back impatiently.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Marsh, solemn and majestic as usual, was blocking the doorway of her little room, and there was an ominous sound in her voice which caused Gretel’s heart to beat uncomfortably fast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A TICKET TO FAIRY-LAND “I want to have a little talk with you, Gretel.”
Won't
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From this reading “Won’t you come in?” she said, timidly, rising to offer her visitor the only chair the room contained, but Mrs. Marsh waved her back impatiently.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “Go on with your work,” she commanded.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A TICKET TO FAIRY-LAND “I want to have a little talk with you, Gretel.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Go on with your work,” she commanded.
