acresnounUS /ˈeɪkərz/
extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use
From this reading The little girl had seen the ravening flames then lick up the vegetation of the woods and sweep devouringly over the acres and acres of ground.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
(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 GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The hotel fire had been different from that forest fire at the Corners, of which Carolyn so often spoke.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, Carolyn did not understand what she had done, or the full degree of peril they had all escaped.
Cameron
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From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
Carolyn
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From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
CornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The hotel fire had been different from that forest fire at the Corners, of which Carolyn so often spoke.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Besides, Carolyn did not understand what she had done, or the full degree of peril they had all escaped.
devouringly
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From this reading The little girl had seen the ravening flames then lick up the vegetation of the woods and sweep devouringly over the acres and acres of ground.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The hotel fire had been different from that forest fire at the Corners, of which Carolyn so often spoke.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Besides, Carolyn did not understand what she had done, or the full degree of peril they had all escaped.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Besides, Carolyn did not understand what she had done, or the full degree of peril they had all escaped.
EXPECTATIONSnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
start firing a weapon
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading The little girl had seen the ravening flames then lick up the vegetation of the woods and sweep devouringly over the acres and acres of ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The hotel fire had been different from that forest fire at the Corners, of which Carolyn so often spoke.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The hotel fire had been different from that forest fire at the Corners, of which Carolyn so often spoke.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Besides, Carolyn did not understand what she had done, or the full degree of peril they had all escaped.
a young female
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading The little girl had seen the ravening flames then lick up the vegetation of the woods and sweep devouringly over the acres and acres of ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
a social unit living together
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
how
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From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
lickverbUS /lɪk/
beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight
From this reading The little girl had seen the ravening flames then lick up the vegetation of the woods and sweep devouringly over the acres and acres of ground.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
mamma's
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From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The hotel fire had been different from that forest fire at the Corners, of which Carolyn so often spoke.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
others
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From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The little girl had seen the ravening flames then lick up the vegetation of the woods and sweep devouringly over the acres and acres of ground.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
by chance
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Besides, Carolyn did not understand what she had done, or the full degree of peril they had all escaped.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
raveningadjective
living by preying on other animals especially by catching living prey
From this reading The little girl had seen the ravening flames then lick up the vegetation of the woods and sweep devouringly over the acres and acres of ground.
rescued; especially from the power and consequences of sin
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The little girl had seen the ravening flames then lick up the vegetation of the woods and sweep devouringly over the acres and acres of ground.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides, Carolyn did not understand what she had done, or the full degree of peril they had all escaped.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The hotel fire had been different from that forest fire at the Corners, of which Carolyn so often spoke.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading The little girl had seen the ravening flames then lick up the vegetation of the woods and sweep devouringly over the acres and acres of ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hotel fire had been different from that forest fire at the Corners, of which Carolyn so often spoke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The little girl had seen the ravening flames then lick up the vegetation of the woods and sweep devouringly over the acres and acres of ground.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Besides, Carolyn did not understand what she had done, or the full degree of peril they had all escaped.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Besides, Carolyn did not understand what she had done, or the full degree of peril they had all escaped.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The little girl had seen the ravening flames then lick up the vegetation of the woods and sweep devouringly over the acres and acres of ground.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading The little girl had seen the ravening flames then lick up the vegetation of the woods and sweep devouringly over the acres and acres of ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Besides, Carolyn did not understand what she had done, or the full degree of peril they had all escaped.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The hotel fire had been different from that forest fire at the Corners, of which Carolyn so often spoke.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Mrs. Cameron did not believe it was wise to praise the little girl too much for her part in the affair, or to allow others to do so.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The little girl had seen the ravening flames then lick up the vegetation of the woods and sweep devouringly over the acres and acres of ground.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading GREAT EXPECTATIONS Of course, Mrs. Cameron had written all the particulars of the fire at the hotel to her husband, and how Carolyn May and Prince had alarmed the household and perhaps saved her mamma's life.
