used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
(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 As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG THE HILLS.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading I saw Hugh scribbling off a few lines in a great hurry, that evening on the boat, and I shouldn't wonder in the least if it was to Mr. Winthrop!
exchangedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd/
changed for (replaced by) something different
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
frowningadjectiveUS /ˈfraʊnɪŋ/
showing displeasure or anger
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading AMONG THE HILLS.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
Hugh
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From this reading I saw Hugh scribbling off a few lines in a great hurry, that evening on the boat, and I shouldn't wonder in the least if it was to Mr. Winthrop!
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading I saw Hugh scribbling off a few lines in a great hurry, that evening on the boat, and I shouldn't wonder in the least if it was to Mr. Winthrop!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
Kate
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From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
Kate's
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From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
immediately past
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
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 I saw Hugh scribbling off a few lines in a great hurry, that evening on the boat, and I shouldn't wonder in the least if it was to Mr. Winthrop!
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading I saw Hugh scribbling off a few lines in a great hurry, that evening on the boat, and I shouldn't wonder in the least if it was to Mr. Winthrop!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
loomingverbUS /ˈluːmɪŋ/
-ing form of “loom” — come into view indistinctly, often threateningly
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
matter-of-courseadjective
expected or depended upon as a natural or logical outcome
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
come together
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
misconceptionnounUS /mɪskənˈsepʃən/
an incorrect conception
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
used to form the superlative
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
a form of address for a man
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I saw Hugh scribbling off a few lines in a great hurry, that evening on the boat, and I shouldn't wonder in the least if it was to Mr. Winthrop!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
on one occasion
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
Saguenay
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From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
cut with a saw
From this reading I saw Hugh scribbling off a few lines in a great hurry, that evening on the boat, and I shouldn't wonder in the least if it was to Mr. Winthrop!
scribblingverbUS /ˈskrɪbəlɪŋ/
-ing form of “scribble” — write down quickly without much attention to detail
From this reading I saw Hugh scribbling off a few lines in a great hurry, that evening on the boat, and I shouldn't wonder in the least if it was to Mr. Winthrop!
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
shouldn't
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From this reading I saw Hugh scribbling off a few lines in a great hurry, that evening on the boat, and I shouldn't wonder in the least if it was to Mr. Winthrop!
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG THE HILLS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
a special situation
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
precisely as stated
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
which person or people
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
Winthrop
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From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
in the company of; together with
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I saw Hugh scribbling off a few lines in a great hurry, that evening on the boat, and I shouldn't wonder in the least if it was to Mr. Winthrop!
the words that are spoken
From this reading Kate met him with the same cordial, matter-of-course air, but May observed that they exchanged a few words in a low tone, which seemed to set them on their old footing at once.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading As the little party went on board the Saguenay boat next morning, a surprise was in store for them, for who should come to meet them, with the most smiling air, but Mr. Winthrop himself, looking very bright, and meeting them all as if it had been the most matter-of-course thing in the world!
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know," said Flora, to her, as they stood apart in the stern, taking a last look at the great frowning rock and the tall, dark houses looming above them,--"I believe some one wrote to him and explained Kate's misconception, and I have my suspicions as to who it was.
