used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
accreditedadjectiveUS /əˈkredɪtɪd/
given official approval to act
From this reading With her change of heart--her resolution to "stick to Dorothy"--there seemed to come to her a new power, or, at least, it was a return of the power with which she had previously been accredited.
(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 In the excitement and emergency Tavia had marshaled all her individual forces, and proved herself worthy to be a friend and chum of Dorothy Dale.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading With her change of heart--her resolution to "stick to Dorothy"--there seemed to come to her a new power, or, at least, it was a return of the power with which she had previously been accredited.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading In the excitement and emergency Tavia had marshaled all her individual forces, and proved herself worthy to be a friend and chum of Dorothy Dale.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading With her change of heart--her resolution to "stick to Dorothy"--there seemed to come to her a new power, or, at least, it was a return of the power with which she had previously been accredited.
continuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading In the excitement and emergency Tavia had marshaled all her individual forces, and proved herself worthy to be a friend and chum of Dorothy Dale.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT How the following day passed Dorothy did not want to remember.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT How the following day passed Dorothy did not want to remember.
Dorothy
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From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT How the following day passed Dorothy did not want to remember.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading In the excitement and emergency Tavia had marshaled all her individual forces, and proved herself worthy to be a friend and chum of Dorothy Dale.
ENTERTAINMENTnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT How the following day passed Dorothy did not want to remember.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT How the following day passed Dorothy did not want to remember.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading In the excitement and emergency Tavia had marshaled all her individual forces, and proved herself worthy to be a friend and chum of Dorothy Dale.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In the excitement and emergency Tavia had marshaled all her individual forces, and proved herself worthy to be a friend and chum of Dorothy Dale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
a young female
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading With her change of heart--her resolution to "stick to Dorothy"--there seemed to come to her a new power, or, at least, it was a return of the power with which she had previously been accredited.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the excitement and emergency Tavia had marshaled all her individual forces, and proved herself worthy to be a friend and chum of Dorothy Dale.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the excitement and emergency Tavia had marshaled all her individual forces, and proved herself worthy to be a friend and chum of Dorothy Dale.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
How
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT How the following day passed Dorothy did not want to remember.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading In the excitement and emergency Tavia had marshaled all her individual forces, and proved herself worthy to be a friend and chum of Dorothy Dale.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With her change of heart--her resolution to "stick to Dorothy"--there seemed to come to her a new power, or, at least, it was a return of the power with which she had previously been accredited.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
go away from a place
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
marshaledverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəld/
past form of “marshal” — place in proper rank
From this reading In the excitement and emergency Tavia had marshaled all her individual forces, and proved herself worthy to be a friend and chum of Dorothy Dale.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
a form of address for a man
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
Ned's
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From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With her change of heart--her resolution to "stick to Dorothy"--there seemed to come to her a new power, or, at least, it was a return of the power with which she had previously been accredited.
not any; not one
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT How the following day passed Dorothy did not want to remember.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With her change of heart--her resolution to "stick to Dorothy"--there seemed to come to her a new power, or, at least, it was a return of the power with which she had previously been accredited.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT How the following day passed Dorothy did not want to remember.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
by chance
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading With her change of heart--her resolution to "stick to Dorothy"--there seemed to come to her a new power, or, at least, it was a return of the power with which she had previously been accredited.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading With her change of heart--her resolution to "stick to Dorothy"--there seemed to come to her a new power, or, at least, it was a return of the power with which she had previously been accredited.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
established beyond doubt
From this reading In the excitement and emergency Tavia had marshaled all her individual forces, and proved herself worthy to be a friend and chum of Dorothy Dale.
To recall to mind.
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT How the following day passed Dorothy did not want to remember.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading With her change of heart--her resolution to "stick to Dorothy"--there seemed to come to her a new power, or, at least, it was a return of the power with which she had previously been accredited.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading With her change of heart--her resolution to "stick to Dorothy"--there seemed to come to her a new power, or, at least, it was a return of the power with which she had previously been accredited.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading With her change of heart--her resolution to "stick to Dorothy"--there seemed to come to her a new power, or, at least, it was a return of the power with which she had previously been accredited.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading With her change of heart--her resolution to "stick to Dorothy"--there seemed to come to her a new power, or, at least, it was a return of the power with which she had previously been accredited.
Tavia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT How the following day passed Dorothy did not want to remember.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Ned's accident did not prove to be as serious as had been feared, although there was no possibility of him being about for several days, at least.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT How the following day passed Dorothy did not want to remember.
Travers
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From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading THE ENTERTAINMENT How the following day passed Dorothy did not want to remember.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
at the time that
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With her change of heart--her resolution to "stick to Dorothy"--there seemed to come to her a new power, or, at least, it was a return of the power with which she had previously been accredited.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With her change of heart--her resolution to "stick to Dorothy"--there seemed to come to her a new power, or, at least, it was a return of the power with which she had previously been accredited.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading In the excitement and emergency Tavia had marshaled all her individual forces, and proved herself worthy to be a friend and chum of Dorothy Dale.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From the early morning, when she sent the telegram to Mr. Travers, stating that Tavia could not possibly leave, and that a letter to follow would explain, until the hour set for the charity performance, the girl was in one continuous whirl of excitement.
