anew
From this reading Mr. Thayer asked her, at her last rehearsal, while Madeline, who had come to take over the reins again, was giving her final directions to the children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Mr. Thayer asked her, at her last rehearsal, while Madeline, who had come to take over the reins again, was giving her final directions to the children.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Thayer asked her, at her last rehearsal, while Madeline, who had come to take over the reins again, was giving her final directions to the children.
Babbie
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From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
Betty
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From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
To consume or be consumed by fire.
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
CakesnounUS /keɪks/
plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Her Perfect Manner was quite different from the one that she had hastily called perfect on the day of her first visit to the stocking factory.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Mr. Thayer asked her, at her last rehearsal, while Madeline, who had come to take over the reins again, was giving her final directions to the children.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Thayer asked her, at her last rehearsal, while Madeline, who had come to take over the reins again, was giving her final directions to the children.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Her Perfect Manner was quite different from the one that she had hastily called perfect on the day of her first visit to the stocking factory.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Her Perfect Manner was quite different from the one that she had hastily called perfect on the day of her first visit to the stocking factory.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Mr. Thayer asked her, at her last rehearsal, while Madeline, who had come to take over the reins again, was giving her final directions to the children.
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t you wish you were going to stay for the party?”
let fall to the ground
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
dubbedverbUS /dʌbd/
inflected form of “dub” — give a nickname to
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading Her Perfect Manner was quite different from the one that she had hastily called perfect on the day of her first visit to the stocking factory.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Mr. Thayer asked her, at her last rehearsal, while Madeline, who had come to take over the reins again, was giving her final directions to the children.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Don’t you wish you were going to stay for the party?”
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her Perfect Manner was quite different from the one that she had hastily called perfect on the day of her first visit to the stocking factory.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
the act of giving
From this reading Mr. Thayer asked her, at her last rehearsal, while Madeline, who had come to take over the reins again, was giving her final directions to the children.
the act of departing
From this reading “Don’t you wish you were going to stay for the party?”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Thayer asked her, at her last rehearsal, while Madeline, who had come to take over the reins again, was giving her final directions to the children.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Her Perfect Manner was quite different from the one that she had hastily called perfect on the day of her first visit to the stocking factory.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
intervalsnounUS /ˈɪntərvəlz/
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
immediately past
From this reading Mr. Thayer asked her, at her last rehearsal, while Madeline, who had come to take over the reins again, was giving her final directions to the children.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
the sound of laughing
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
MADELINE
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From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
Masquenoun
a party of guests wearing costumes and masks
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Thayer asked her, at her last rehearsal, while Madeline, who had come to take over the reins again, was giving her final directions to the children.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her Perfect Manner was quite different from the one that she had hastily called perfect on the day of her first visit to the stocking factory.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her Perfect Manner was quite different from the one that she had hastily called perfect on the day of her first visit to the stocking factory.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Mr. Thayer asked her, at her last rehearsal, while Madeline, who had come to take over the reins again, was giving her final directions to the children.
PageantnounUS /ˈpædʒənt/
an elaborate representation of scenes from history etc; usually involves a parade with rich costumes
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading “Don’t you wish you were going to stay for the party?”
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Her Perfect Manner was quite different from the one that she had hastily called perfect on the day of her first visit to the stocking factory.
rallyingnounUS /ˈræliɪŋ/
the act of mobilizing for a common purpose
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
rehearsalnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəl/
a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading Mr. Thayer asked her, at her last rehearsal, while Madeline, who had come to take over the reins again, was giving her final directions to the children.
rehearsalsnounUS /rɪˈhɜːrsəlz/
plural of “rehearsal” — a practice session in preparation for a public performance (as of a play or speech or concert)
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading Mr. Thayer asked her, at her last rehearsal, while Madeline, who had come to take over the reins again, was giving her final directions to the children.
scribbledverbUS /ˈskrɪbəld/
past form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “Don’t you wish you were going to stay for the party?”
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Her Perfect Manner was quite different from the one that she had hastily called perfect on the day of her first visit to the stocking factory.
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 UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
carry out
From this reading Mr. Thayer asked her, at her last rehearsal, while Madeline, who had come to take over the reins again, was giving her final directions to the children.
Tally-ho
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From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
Thayer
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From this reading Mr. Thayer asked her, at her last rehearsal, while Madeline, who had come to take over the reins again, was giving her final directions to the children.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
TwelfthadjectiveUS /twelfθ/
coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Her Perfect Manner was quite different from the one that she had hastily called perfect on the day of her first visit to the stocking factory.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Don’t you wish you were going to stay for the party?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mr. Thayer asked her, at her last rehearsal, while Madeline, who had come to take over the reins again, was giving her final directions to the children.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Thayer asked her, at her last rehearsal, while Madeline, who had come to take over the reins again, was giving her final directions to the children.
wickedlyadverbUS /ˈwɪkɪdli/
in a wicked evil manner
From this reading In the intervals of the rehearsal, she had scribbled off some songs and speeches for the Cakes, which were so clever that Babbie had been compelled to drop what Madeline had wickedly dubbed her Perfect Manner and laugh heartily over them, as she and Mr. Thayer read them together.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “Don’t you wish you were going to stay for the party?”
wouldn't
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From this reading UNEXPECTED VISITORS MADELINE composed the Masque of the Christmas Stockings in the first frenzy of her enthusiasm, and then, declaring that genius wouldn’t burn any more, she left the Pageant of Twelfth Night Cakes until so late that Betty was in despair; and she persistently forgot the Christmas Stockings’ rehearsals until Babbie, rallying to the honor of the Tally-ho, took them in charge.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Don’t you wish you were going to stay for the party?”
