used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading She instantly arose and crossed the room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
bendingnounUS /ˈbendɪŋ/
movement that causes the formation of a curve
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to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
a young person of either sex
From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
placed crosswise
From this reading She instantly arose and crossed the room.
curlsnounUS /kɜːrlz/
plural of “curl” — a round shape formed by a series of concentric circles (as formed by leaves or flower petals)
From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
a special loved one
From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do remember now.
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
opinion or judgment
From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She instantly arose and crossed the room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
immediately past
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading “Oh, yes!
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
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a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
To recall to mind.
From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading She instantly arose and crossed the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
seamstressnounUS /ˈsiːmstrɪs/
someone who makes or mends dresses
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She instantly arose and crossed the room.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
tangledadjectiveUS /ˈtæŋɡəld/
in a confused mass
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
thumper-bumpering
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From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
which person or people
From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
the words that are spoken
From this reading “I wonder now what place this is, and what that thumper-bumpering is, too,” were the words that greeted the seamstress at last, and informed her that her charge was awake.
an affirmative
From this reading “Oh, yes!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Don’t you know, darling—don’t you remember?” she inquired, bending over the child, who, flushed and smiling, pushed her tangled curls away from her dark eyes, and looked at her friend and said:
