a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It was all on account of her lost keys.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
(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 It was all on account of her lost keys.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
Amy
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From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
Amy's
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From this reading LOST AND FOUND Amy's face was flushed, her hat slightly askew, and she felt even more uncomfortable than she looked.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Amy's face was flushed, her hat slightly askew, and she felt even more uncomfortable than she looked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
askewadjectiveUS /əsˈkjuː/
turned or twisted toward one side
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Amy's face was flushed, her hat slightly askew, and she felt even more uncomfortable than she looked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
boxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When she had discovered that the keys were missing, Priscilla volunteered to help her find them.
the act of discovering something
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
divisible by two
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Amy's face was flushed, her hat slightly askew, and she felt even more uncomfortable than she looked.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Amy's face was flushed, her hat slightly askew, and she felt even more uncomfortable than she looked.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Amy's face was flushed, her hat slightly askew, and she felt even more uncomfortable than she looked.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Amy's face was flushed, her hat slightly askew, and she felt even more uncomfortable than she looked.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
set up or found
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Amy's face was flushed, her hat slightly askew, and she felt even more uncomfortable than she looked.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Amy's face was flushed, her hat slightly askew, and she felt even more uncomfortable than she looked.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading When she had discovered that the keys were missing, Priscilla volunteered to help her find them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Amy's face was flushed, her hat slightly askew, and she felt even more uncomfortable than she looked.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was all on account of her lost keys.
keysnounUS /kiːz/
plural of “key” — metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading It was all on account of her lost keys.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Amy's face was flushed, her hat slightly askew, and she felt even more uncomfortable than she looked.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Amy's face was flushed, her hat slightly askew, and she felt even more uncomfortable than she looked.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
not able to be found
From this reading When she had discovered that the keys were missing, Priscilla volunteered to help her find them.
a particular point in time
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Amy's face was flushed, her hat slightly askew, and she felt even more uncomfortable than she looked.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was all on account of her lost keys.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was all on account of her lost keys.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
others
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From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
pokingnounUS /ˈpoʊkɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
Priscilla
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From this reading When she had discovered that the keys were missing, Priscilla volunteered to help her find them.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Amy's face was flushed, her hat slightly askew, and she felt even more uncomfortable than she looked.
get rid of
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Amy's face was flushed, her hat slightly askew, and she felt even more uncomfortable than she looked.
carry out
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Amy's face was flushed, her hat slightly askew, and she felt even more uncomfortable than she looked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When she had discovered that the keys were missing, Priscilla volunteered to help her find them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When she had discovered that the keys were missing, Priscilla volunteered to help her find them.
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Amy's face was flushed, her hat slightly askew, and she felt even more uncomfortable than she looked.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
precisely as stated
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading When she had discovered that the keys were missing, Priscilla volunteered to help her find them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LOST AND FOUND Amy's face was flushed, her hat slightly askew, and she felt even more uncomfortable than she looked.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When she had discovered that the keys were missing, Priscilla volunteered to help her find them.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For ten minutes or more she had been bending over boxes, and poking among all kinds of things in the shed near the wharf, in the vain hope that she might find what she had lost.
at the time that
From this reading When she had discovered that the keys were missing, Priscilla volunteered to help her find them.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading As the discovery had been made at the very moment when the carriage was at the door to take them for an afternoon drive, Amy insisted that the others should go without her, since it was evidently her duty to search for the missing.
