used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
how long something has existed
From this reading She voiced her sympathy most generously, saying she did not wonder they were frightened, as she was sure at their age she would have done the same.
(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 But Mrs. Morrow was most kind, not at all like Fred, and did not laugh at them for being “scare-babies” as he had expressed it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
react verbally
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But Mrs. Morrow was most kind, not at all like Fred, and did not laugh at them for being “scare-babies” as he had expressed it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading But Mrs. Morrow was most kind, not at all like Fred, and did not laugh at them for being “scare-babies” as he had expressed it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Mrs. Morrow was most kind, not at all like Fred, and did not laugh at them for being “scare-babies” as he had expressed it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Mrs. Morrow was most kind, not at all like Fred, and did not laugh at them for being “scare-babies” as he had expressed it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading She voiced her sympathy most generously, saying she did not wonder they were frightened, as she was sure at their age she would have done the same.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading With shame-mantled face and downcast eyes Grace handed Mrs. Morrow her note.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
communicated in words
From this reading But Mrs. Morrow was most kind, not at all like Fred, and did not laugh at them for being “scare-babies” as he had expressed it.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
opinion or judgment
From this reading With shame-mantled face and downcast eyes Grace handed Mrs. Morrow her note.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With shame-mantled face and downcast eyes Grace handed Mrs. Morrow her note.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
finalenounUS /fəˈnæli/
the closing section of a musical composition
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
flourishesnounUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃəz/
plural of “flourish” — a showy gesture
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
Fred
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From this reading But Mrs. Morrow was most kind, not at all like Fred, and did not laugh at them for being “scare-babies” as he had expressed it.
Fred's
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From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
made afraid
From this reading She voiced her sympathy most generously, saying she did not wonder they were frightened, as she was sure at their age she would have done the same.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
generouslyadverbUS /ˈdʒenərəsli/
in a generous manner
From this reading She voiced her sympathy most generously, saying she did not wonder they were frightened, as she was sure at their age she would have done the same.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading With shame-mantled face and downcast eyes Grace handed Mrs. Morrow her note.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Mrs. Morrow was most kind, not at all like Fred, and did not laugh at them for being “scare-babies” as he had expressed it.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading With shame-mantled face and downcast eyes Grace handed Mrs. Morrow her note.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She voiced her sympathy most generously, saying she did not wonder they were frightened, as she was sure at their age she would have done the same.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Mrs. Morrow was most kind, not at all like Fred, and did not laugh at them for being “scare-babies” as he had expressed it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading With shame-mantled face and downcast eyes Grace handed Mrs. Morrow her note.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But Mrs. Morrow was most kind, not at all like Fred, and did not laugh at them for being “scare-babies” as he had expressed it.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading But Mrs. Morrow was most kind, not at all like Fred, and did not laugh at them for being “scare-babies” as he had expressed it.
lady'snounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
the sound of laughing
From this reading But Mrs. Morrow was most kind, not at all like Fred, and did not laugh at them for being “scare-babies” as he had expressed it.
the sound of laughing
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading But Mrs. Morrow was most kind, not at all like Fred, and did not laugh at them for being “scare-babies” as he had expressed it.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
MorrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading With shame-mantled face and downcast eyes Grace handed Mrs. Morrow her note.
Morrow's
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From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But Mrs. Morrow was most kind, not at all like Fred, and did not laugh at them for being “scare-babies” as he had expressed it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But Mrs. Morrow was most kind, not at all like Fred, and did not laugh at them for being “scare-babies” as he had expressed it.
a brief written record
From this reading With shame-mantled face and downcast eyes Grace handed Mrs. Morrow her note.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
pleadverbUS /pliːd/
appeal or request earnestly
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
Identical; not different.
From this reading She voiced her sympathy most generously, saying she did not wonder they were frightened, as she was sure at their age she would have done the same.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading She voiced her sympathy most generously, saying she did not wonder they were frightened, as she was sure at their age she would have done the same.
scare-babies
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From this reading But Mrs. Morrow was most kind, not at all like Fred, and did not laugh at them for being “scare-babies” as he had expressed it.
shame-mantled
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From this reading With shame-mantled face and downcast eyes Grace handed Mrs. Morrow her note.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She voiced her sympathy most generously, saying she did not wonder they were frightened, as she was sure at their age she would have done the same.
not in physical motion
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She voiced her sympathy most generously, saying she did not wonder they were frightened, as she was sure at their age she would have done the same.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading She voiced her sympathy most generously, saying she did not wonder they were frightened, as she was sure at their age she would have done the same.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But Mrs. Morrow was most kind, not at all like Fred, and did not laugh at them for being “scare-babies” as he had expressed it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She voiced her sympathy most generously, saying she did not wonder they were frightened, as she was sure at their age she would have done the same.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
voicedadjectiveUS /vɔɪst/
produced with vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading She voiced her sympathy most generously, saying she did not wonder they were frightened, as she was sure at their age she would have done the same.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In answer to that lady’s surprised inquiries the story was told at length, a few extra flourishes unconsciously added to plead for the unexpected finale to their errand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She voiced her sympathy most generously, saying she did not wonder they were frightened, as she was sure at their age she would have done the same.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A half-hour later the two girls stood on Mrs. Morrow’s veranda, and with Fred’s mocking laughter still ringing in their ears told of their hasty exit from the gray house.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading She voiced her sympathy most generously, saying she did not wonder they were frightened, as she was sure at their age she would have done the same.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She voiced her sympathy most generously, saying she did not wonder they were frightened, as she was sure at their age she would have done the same.
