used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COUSIN BECKY TELLS A SECRET "Where can the child be?"
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
react verbally
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Why didn't you come before?" she demanded, looking reproachfully at her brother and her cousin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading COUSIN BECKY TELLS A SECRET "Where can the child be?"
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From this reading COUSIN BECKY TELLS A SECRET "Where can the child be?"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Why didn't you come before?" she demanded, looking reproachfully at her brother and her cousin.
bewildermentnounUS /bɪˈwɪldərmənt/
confusion resulting from failure to understand
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
lacking funds
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Why didn't you come before?" she demanded, looking reproachfully at her brother and her cousin.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading COUSIN BECKY TELLS A SECRET "Where can the child be?"
an occurrence of something
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
a young person of either sex
From this reading COUSIN BECKY TELLS A SECRET "Where can the child be?"
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Why didn't you come before?" she demanded, looking reproachfully at her brother and her cousin.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading COUSIN BECKY TELLS A SECRET "Where can the child be?"
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading "You should have looked for me till you found me, you cruel, cruel, boys!"
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Why didn't you come before?" she demanded, looking reproachfully at her brother and her cousin.
didn't
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From this reading "Why didn't you come before?" she demanded, looking reproachfully at her brother and her cousin.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You should have looked for me till you found me, you cruel, cruel, boys!"
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
set up or found
From this reading "You should have looked for me till you found me, you cruel, cruel, boys!"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You should have looked for me till you found me, you cruel, cruel, boys!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why didn't you come before?" she demanded, looking reproachfully at her brother and her cousin.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
knocksnounUS /nɑːks/
plural of “knock” — the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You should have looked for me till you found me, you cruel, cruel, boys!"
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Why didn't you come before?" she demanded, looking reproachfully at her brother and her cousin.
MarshnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You should have looked for me till you found me, you cruel, cruel, boys!"
become covered with mist
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
a particular point in time
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
reproachfullyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading "Why didn't you come before?" she demanded, looking reproachfully at her brother and her cousin.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
done under pressure
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading COUSIN BECKY TELLS A SECRET "Where can the child be?"
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why didn't you come before?" she demanded, looking reproachfully at her brother and her cousin.
inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "You should have looked for me till you found me, you cruel, cruel, boys!"
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading COUSIN BECKY TELLS A SECRET "Where can the child be?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COUSIN BECKY TELLS A SECRET "Where can the child be?"
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Mr. Marsh glanced around the room in bewilderment as he put the question; then, a smile of intense amusement broke across his countenance as there came in answer a series of sharp knocks from the interior of the clock case.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
up to a particular time
From this reading "You should have looked for me till you found me, you cruel, cruel, boys!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
in or at the place that
From this reading COUSIN BECKY TELLS A SECRET "Where can the child be?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
which person or people
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why didn't you come before?" she demanded, looking reproachfully at her brother and her cousin.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boys burst out laughing and rushed forward to release the prisoner, who stood revealed, a moment later, with crimson cheeks, and eyes which shone through a mist of tears.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why didn't you come before?" she demanded, looking reproachfully at her brother and her cousin.
