used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Susan Drummond got back to Lavender House without apparent discovery.
APPOINTMENTnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading HOW MOSES MOORE KEPT HIS APPOINTMENT.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Susan Drummond got back to Lavender House without apparent discovery.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
class-room
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From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing ever could disturb Susan's slumbers, and that night she certainly slept without rocking.
the first light of day
From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Susan Drummond got back to Lavender House without apparent discovery.
disturbverbUS /dɪˈstɜːrb/
move deeply
From this reading Nothing ever could disturb Susan's slumbers, and that night she certainly slept without rocking.
Drummond
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From this reading Susan Drummond got back to Lavender House without apparent discovery.
at any time
From this reading Nothing ever could disturb Susan's slumbers, and that night she certainly slept without rocking.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Susan Drummond got back to Lavender House without apparent discovery.
happieradjectiveUS /ˈhæpiər/
comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW MOSES MOORE KEPT HIS APPOINTMENT.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Susan Drummond got back to Lavender House without apparent discovery.
HOW
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From this reading HOW MOSES MOORE KEPT HIS APPOINTMENT.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading HOW MOSES MOORE KEPT HIS APPOINTMENT.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
LavenderadjectiveUS /ˈlævəndər/
of a pale purple color
From this reading Susan Drummond got back to Lavender House without apparent discovery.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
MOOREnounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading HOW MOSES MOORE KEPT HIS APPOINTMENT.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
MOSESnounUS /ˈmoʊzəs/
(Old Testament) the Hebrew prophet who led the Israelites from Egypt across the Red sea on a journey known as the Exodus; Moses received the Ten Commandments from God on Mount Sinai
From this reading HOW MOSES MOORE KEPT HIS APPOINTMENT.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Nothing ever could disturb Susan's slumbers, and that night she certainly slept without rocking.
not any; not one
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
Nora
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From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing ever could disturb Susan's slumbers, and that night she certainly slept without rocking.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
Phyllis
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From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
reprimandverbUS /ˈreprəmænd/
rebuke formally
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
rockingverbUS /ˈrɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “rock” — move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Nothing ever could disturb Susan's slumbers, and that night she certainly slept without rocking.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading Nothing ever could disturb Susan's slumbers, and that night she certainly slept without rocking.
slumbers
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From this reading Nothing ever could disturb Susan's slumbers, and that night she certainly slept without rocking.
Susan
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From this reading Susan Drummond got back to Lavender House without apparent discovery.
Susan's
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From this reading Nothing ever could disturb Susan's slumbers, and that night she certainly slept without rocking.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Susan Drummond got back to Lavender House without apparent discovery.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
at the time that
From this reading She was certainly late when she took her place in the class-room for her next day's preparation; but, beyond a very sharp reprimand from mademoiselle, no notice was taken of this fact.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Susan Drummond got back to Lavender House without apparent discovery.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She managed to whisper to Nora and Phyllis that the basket would be moved by the first dawn the next morning, and the little girls went to bed happier in consequence.
