aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
(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 The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Urania had warned them, the trip was entirely unnecessary, for the man seemed to care very little where Urania went.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Such was the report brought back by the “committee.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Such was the report brought back by the “committee.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading As Urania had warned them, the trip was entirely unnecessary, for the man seemed to care very little where Urania went.
CedarsnounUS /ˈsiːdərz/
plural of “cedar” — any of numerous trees of the family Cupressaceae that resemble cedars
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
Dorothy
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From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading As Urania had warned them, the trip was entirely unnecessary, for the man seemed to care very little where Urania went.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
your parents
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
a young female
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
gypsynounUS /ˈdʒɪpsi/
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As Urania had warned them, the trip was entirely unnecessary, for the man seemed to care very little where Urania went.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As Urania had warned them, the trip was entirely unnecessary, for the man seemed to care very little where Urania went.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
Nat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
Ned
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From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Such was the report brought back by the “committee.”
RUNAWAYnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪ/
an easy victory
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
an educational institution
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading As Urania had warned them, the trip was entirely unnecessary, for the man seemed to care very little where Urania went.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
shorteningnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtənɪŋ/
fat such as butter or lard used in baked goods
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such was the report brought back by the “committee.”
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As Urania had warned them, the trip was entirely unnecessary, for the man seemed to care very little where Urania went.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading As Urania had warned them, the trip was entirely unnecessary, for the man seemed to care very little where Urania went.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading As Urania had warned them, the trip was entirely unnecessary, for the man seemed to care very little where Urania went.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
Uranianoun
(Greek mythology) the Muse of astronomy
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
precisely as stated
From this reading As Urania had warned them, the trip was entirely unnecessary, for the man seemed to care very little where Urania went.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading As Urania had warned them, the trip was entirely unnecessary, for the man seemed to care very little where Urania went.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
at the time that
From this reading The matter of “doing something for Urania,” had been the all absorbing topic during the evening meal, when the various plans talked of during the day were brought up for final consideration.
in or at the place that
From this reading As Urania had warned them, the trip was entirely unnecessary, for the man seemed to care very little where Urania went.
a Caucasian
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. White agreed with Dorothy that the gypsy girl should be sent to some school, and the boys, Nat and Ned, had formed the committee that went to the camp to consult with the girl’s father about the matter.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE RUNAWAY The excitement of the day had the effect of shortening the hours, and night came before the young folks at the Cedars realized that the day was done.
