used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
Adele
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From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
Adele's
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From this reading “Maybe it’s another surprise,” exclaimed Betty Burd, who was enjoying Adele’s happiness as much as did that girl herself.
adorableadjectiveUS /əˈdɔːrəbəl/
lovable especially in a childlike or naive way
From this reading Adele’s room was brilliantly lighted, and her adorable mother and her Giant Daddy were standing in the door, waiting.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Adele’s room was brilliantly lighted, and her adorable mother and her Giant Daddy were standing in the door, waiting.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Maybe it’s another surprise,” exclaimed Betty Burd, who was enjoying Adele’s happiness as much as did that girl herself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Maybe it’s another surprise,” exclaimed Betty Burd, who was enjoying Adele’s happiness as much as did that girl herself.
Betty
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From this reading “Maybe it’s another surprise,” exclaimed Betty Burd, who was enjoying Adele’s happiness as much as did that girl herself.
bird's-eye-maple
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From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
blotters
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the two together, not just one
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
brilliantlyadverbUS /ˈbrɪljəntli/
with brightness
From this reading Adele’s room was brilliantly lighted, and her adorable mother and her Giant Daddy were standing in the door, waiting.
Burd
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one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading The card fastened to the desk read:
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
DaddynounUS /ˈdædi/
an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk
From this reading Adele’s room was brilliantly lighted, and her adorable mother and her Giant Daddy were standing in the door, waiting.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading To “Heart’s Desire” from “Giant Father.”
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The card fastened to the desk read:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
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a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Adele’s room was brilliantly lighted, and her adorable mother and her Giant Daddy were standing in the door, waiting.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading “Maybe it’s another surprise,” exclaimed Betty Burd, who was enjoying Adele’s happiness as much as did that girl herself.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Maybe it’s another surprise,” exclaimed Betty Burd, who was enjoying Adele’s happiness as much as did that girl herself.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading The card fastened to the desk read:
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading To “Heart’s Desire” from “Giant Father.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To “Heart’s Desire” from “Giant Father.”
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
any creature of exceptional size
From this reading Adele’s room was brilliantly lighted, and her adorable mother and her Giant Daddy were standing in the door, waiting.
a young female
From this reading “Maybe it’s another surprise,” exclaimed Betty Burd, who was enjoying Adele’s happiness as much as did that girl herself.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading “Maybe it’s another surprise,” exclaimed Betty Burd, who was enjoying Adele’s happiness as much as did that girl herself.
Heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading To “Heart’s Desire” from “Giant Father.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Adele’s room was brilliantly lighted, and her adorable mother and her Giant Daddy were standing in the door, waiting.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Maybe it’s another surprise,” exclaimed Betty Burd, who was enjoying Adele’s happiness as much as did that girl herself.
holdersnounUS /ˈhoʊldərz/
plural of “holder” — a holding device
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Adele’s room was brilliantly lighted, and her adorable mother and her Giant Daddy were standing in the door, waiting.
ink-stand
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From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
IntoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
it's
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the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
set afire or burning
From this reading Adele’s room was brilliantly lighted, and her adorable mother and her Giant Daddy were standing in the door, waiting.
by chance
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a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Adele’s room was brilliantly lighted, and her adorable mother and her Giant Daddy were standing in the door, waiting.
to a great degree or extent
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The card fastened to the desk read:
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Adele’s room was brilliantly lighted, and her adorable mother and her Giant Daddy were standing in the door, waiting.
rose-coloredadjective
reflecting optimism
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
cut with a saw
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scratchernoun
a workman who uses a tool for scratching
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a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
having a supporting base
From this reading Adele’s room was brilliantly lighted, and her adorable mother and her Giant Daddy were standing in the door, waiting.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading “Maybe it’s another surprise,” exclaimed Betty Burd, who was enjoying Adele’s happiness as much as did that girl herself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Maybe it’s another surprise,” exclaimed Betty Burd, who was enjoying Adele’s happiness as much as did that girl herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Adele’s room was brilliantly lighted, and her adorable mother and her Giant Daddy were standing in the door, waiting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The card fastened to the desk read:
troopedverbUS /truːpt/
past form of “troop” — march in a procession
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Adele’s room was brilliantly lighted, and her adorable mother and her Giant Daddy were standing in the door, waiting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Adele’s room was brilliantly lighted, and her adorable mother and her Giant Daddy were standing in the door, waiting.
at the time that
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
which person or people
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writing-desk
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From this reading Into the room the girls trooped, and Adele gave a cry of joy when she saw a bird’s-eye-maple writing-desk, on which were rose-colored blotters and a silver ink-stand and scratcher, and holders for both pen and pencil.
