used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading You see, it all came about because the children told tales on each other, and it was a good joke on them.
(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 You see, it all came about because the children told tales on each other, and it was a good joke on them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You see, it all came about because the children told tales on each other, and it was a good joke on them.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading She cried, and hid her face in her arms.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as Clematis stood there, before Mrs. Snow and Miss Rose, she didn't see the joke at all.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But as Clematis stood there, before Mrs. Snow and Miss Rose, she didn't see the joke at all.
for the reason that
From this reading You see, it all came about because the children told tales on each other, and it was a good joke on them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But as Clematis stood there, before Mrs. Snow and Miss Rose, she didn't see the joke at all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as Clematis stood there, before Mrs. Snow and Miss Rose, she didn't see the joke at all.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You see, it all came about because the children told tales on each other, and it was a good joke on them.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading You see, it all came about because the children told tales on each other, and it was a good joke on them.
ClematisnounUS /ˈklemətɪs/
any of various ornamental climbing plants of the genus Clematis usually having showy flowers
From this reading A VISITOR Mrs. Snow still tells the story of how Clematis stole the first dandelion of the springtime, out under the leaves.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She cried, and hid her face in her arms.
dandelionnounUS /ˈdændəlaɪən/
any of several herbs of the genus Taraxacum having long tap roots and deeply notched leaves and bright yellow flowers followed by fluffy seed balls
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didn't
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From this reading But as Clematis stood there, before Mrs. Snow and Miss Rose, she didn't see the joke at all.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading You see, it all came about because the children told tales on each other, and it was a good joke on them.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She cried, and hid her face in her arms.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading You see, it all came about because the children told tales on each other, and it was a good joke on them.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading People laugh when they hear the story.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She cried, and hid her face in her arms.
inflected form of “hide” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She cried, and hid her face in her arms.
how
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She cried, and hid her face in her arms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You see, it all came about because the children told tales on each other, and it was a good joke on them.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading You see, it all came about because the children told tales on each other, and it was a good joke on them.
the sound of laughing
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plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
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fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But as Clematis stood there, before Mrs. Snow and Miss Rose, she didn't see the joke at all.
a form of address for a married woman
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A VISITOR Mrs. Snow still tells the story of how Clematis stole the first dandelion of the springtime, out under the leaves.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You see, it all came about because the children told tales on each other, and it was a good joke on them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading You see, it all came about because the children told tales on each other, and it was a good joke on them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading People laugh when they hear the story.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading But as Clematis stood there, before Mrs. Snow and Miss Rose, she didn't see the joke at all.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You see, it all came about because the children told tales on each other, and it was a good joke on them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But as Clematis stood there, before Mrs. Snow and Miss Rose, she didn't see the joke at all.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
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springtimenounUS /ˈsprɪŋtaɪm/
the season of growth
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not in physical motion
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a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading A VISITOR Mrs. Snow still tells the story of how Clematis stole the first dandelion of the springtime, out under the leaves.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading But as Clematis stood there, before Mrs. Snow and Miss Rose, she didn't see the joke at all.
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 A VISITOR Mrs. Snow still tells the story of how Clematis stole the first dandelion of the springtime, out under the leaves.
plural of “tale” — 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
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plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISITOR Mrs. Snow still tells the story of how Clematis stole the first dandelion of the springtime, out under the leaves.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading You see, it all came about because the children told tales on each other, and it was a good joke on them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But as Clematis stood there, before Mrs. Snow and Miss Rose, she didn't see the joke at all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading People laugh when they hear the story.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading You see, it all came about because the children told tales on each other, and it was a good joke on them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
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someone who visits
From this reading A VISITOR Mrs. Snow still tells the story of how Clematis stole the first dandelion of the springtime, out under the leaves.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You see, it all came about because the children told tales on each other, and it was a good joke on them.
at the time that
From this reading People laugh when they hear the story.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You see, it all came about because the children told tales on each other, and it was a good joke on them.
