used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Laying Millikins down on the couch she started to find help, but was promptly called back by the child herself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Gwendolyn had been called to join her mother and had seen nothing of the incident, and Dorothy burst into the pretty parlor--only to find it empty.
an onerous or difficult concern
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Gwendolyn had been called to join her mother and had seen nothing of the incident, and Dorothy burst into the pretty parlor--only to find it empty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Laying Millikins down on the couch she started to find help, but was promptly called back by the child herself.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Gwendolyn had been called to join her mother and had seen nothing of the incident, and Dorothy burst into the pretty parlor--only to find it empty.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
an occurrence of something
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Laying Millikins down on the couch she started to find help, but was promptly called back by the child herself.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Laying Millikins down on the couch she started to find help, but was promptly called back by the child herself.
DollynounUS /ˈdɑːli/
conveyance consisting of a wheeled support on which a camera can be mounted
From this reading "Where you going, Dolly Doodles?
DoodlesnounUS /ˈduːdəlz/
plural of “doodle” — an aimless drawing
From this reading "Where you going, Dolly Doodles?
Dorothy
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From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Laying Millikins down on the couch she started to find help, but was promptly called back by the child herself.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Gwendolyn had been called to join her mother and had seen nothing of the incident, and Dorothy burst into the pretty parlor--only to find it empty.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
EXPLANATIONSnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Gwendolyn had been called to join her mother and had seen nothing of the incident, and Dorothy burst into the pretty parlor--only to find it empty.
the act of departing
From this reading "Where you going, Dolly Doodles?
Gwendolyn
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From this reading Gwendolyn had been called to join her mother and had seen nothing of the incident, and Dorothy burst into the pretty parlor--only to find it empty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nobody met her to stop her or inquire what had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Nobody met her to stop her or inquire what had happened.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Laying Millikins down on the couch she started to find help, but was promptly called back by the child herself.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Nobody met her to stop her or inquire what had happened.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Laying Millikins down on the couch she started to find help, but was promptly called back by the child herself.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
a single distinct event
From this reading Gwendolyn had been called to join her mother and had seen nothing of the incident, and Dorothy burst into the pretty parlor--only to find it empty.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading Nobody met her to stop her or inquire what had happened.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Gwendolyn had been called to join her mother and had seen nothing of the incident, and Dorothy burst into the pretty parlor--only to find it empty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gwendolyn had been called to join her mother and had seen nothing of the incident, and Dorothy burst into the pretty parlor--only to find it empty.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Gwendolyn had been called to join her mother and had seen nothing of the incident, and Dorothy burst into the pretty parlor--only to find it empty.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading Laying Millikins down on the couch she started to find help, but was promptly called back by the child herself.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Nobody met her to stop her or inquire what had happened.
Millikins
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From this reading Laying Millikins down on the couch she started to find help, but was promptly called back by the child herself.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Gwendolyn had been called to join her mother and had seen nothing of the incident, and Dorothy burst into the pretty parlor--only to find it empty.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Nobody met her to stop her or inquire what had happened.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Gwendolyn had been called to join her mother and had seen nothing of the incident, and Dorothy burst into the pretty parlor--only to find it empty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gwendolyn had been called to join her mother and had seen nothing of the incident, and Dorothy burst into the pretty parlor--only to find it empty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
and nothing more
From this reading Gwendolyn had been called to join her mother and had seen nothing of the incident, and Dorothy burst into the pretty parlor--only to find it empty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nobody met her to stop her or inquire what had happened.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Gwendolyn had been called to join her mother and had seen nothing of the incident, and Dorothy burst into the pretty parlor--only to find it empty.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading Gwendolyn had been called to join her mother and had seen nothing of the incident, and Dorothy burst into the pretty parlor--only to find it empty.
Principal'snounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
possessive form of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading Laying Millikins down on the couch she started to find help, but was promptly called back by the child herself.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Gwendolyn had been called to join her mother and had seen nothing of the incident, and Dorothy burst into the pretty parlor--only to find it empty.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Laying Millikins down on the couch she started to find help, but was promptly called back by the child herself.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Nobody met her to stop her or inquire what had happened.
successive (without a break)
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading EXPLANATIONS ARE IN ORDER Dorothy ran straight to the Lady Principal's room, too horrified by what she imagined was the case to pause on the way and too excited to feel the heavy burden she carried.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where you going, Dolly Doodles?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Where you going, Dolly Doodles?
