adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
Alice
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From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
assuringadjectiveUS /əˈʃʊrɪŋ/
giving confidence
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
attacknounUS /əˈtæk/
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
commonadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmən/
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
concernedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrnd/
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
courtnounUS /kɔːrt/
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
DaltonnounUS /ˈdɔːltən/
English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
daughternounUS /ˈdɔːtər/
a female human offspring
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
declaredadjectiveUS /dɪˈklerd/
made known or openly avowed
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
departedadjectiveUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪd/
well in the past; former
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
disappointmentnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt/
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
enjoyverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪ/
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
explainverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪn/
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
fightverbUS /faɪt/
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
gentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
heroinesnounUS /ˈheroʊənz/
plural of “heroine” — the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading Tavia and Alice were now regarded as heroines.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
intendedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪd/
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
lessadverbUS /les/
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
MacAllister
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Tavia and Alice were now regarded as heroines.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
pardonableadjective
admitting of being pardoned
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
picnicnounUS /ˈpɪknɪk/
a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
presidentnounUS /ˈprezədent/
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
pridenounUS /praɪd/
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
programnounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
promiseverbUS /ˈprɑːməs/
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Tavia and Alice were now regarded as heroines.
rollverbUS /roʊl/
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
SECRETnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
Selectmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
showedverbUS /ʃoʊd/
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
SquirenounUS /skwaɪr/
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
Tavia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tavia and Alice were now regarded as heroines.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
tooadverbUS /tuː/
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE SECRET It took but a short time for Mr. MacAllister to explain everything satisfactorily to Miss Ellis and her pupils.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
visitornounUS /ˈvɪzɪtər/
someone who visits
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
welladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tavia and Alice were now regarded as heroines.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
wishedverbUS /wɪʃt/
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading When the visitor had departed, Miss Ellis announced she would carry out the intended program as far as a half session was concerned, but, as it was too late to go on the picnic then the pupils might go home and enjoy themselves as they wished.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading To think they had really been in the court, and that they had been witnesses to--"a fight," as Tavia declared Squire Sanders' attack on Ralph was "nothing more nor less than a common roll around fight."
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was a gentleman any daughter might well be proud of, and, indeed, Alice showed a pardonable pride as he stood there smiling and assuring the teacher that, as president of the Selectmen of Dalton, he would promise a holiday to the class that would make up in every way for the disappointment of the morning.
