Chapter I

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

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From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "Well, daughter, what is it?" he asked, with an indulgent smile, before she had time to utter a word.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Well, daughter, what is it?" he asked, with an indulgent smile, before she had time to utter a word.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

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From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "Well, daughter, what is it?" he asked, with an indulgent smile, before she had time to utter a word.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

a female human offspring

From this reading "Well, daughter, what is it?" he asked, with an indulgent smile, before she had time to utter a word.

without deviation

From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

the act of departing

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Well, daughter, what is it?" he asked, with an indulgent smile, before she had time to utter a word.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading "Yes, sir; yes, indeed!"

characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

From this reading "Well, daughter, what is it?" he asked, with an indulgent smile, before she had time to utter a word.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Well, daughter, what is it?" he asked, with an indulgent smile, before she had time to utter a word.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well, daughter, what is it?" he asked, with an indulgent smile, before she had time to utter a word.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

and nothing more

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

hear with intention

From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

a very attractive or seductive looking woman

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

with much noise or loud and unpleasant sound

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

above and across; more than

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

an instance of questioning

From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

express the need or desire for

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

a species of large fish found in Australian rivers

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Well, daughter, what is it?" he asked, with an indulgent smile, before she had time to utter a word.

term of address for a man

From this reading "Yes, sir; yes, indeed!"

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading "Well, daughter, what is it?" he asked, with an indulgent smile, before she had time to utter a word.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

a male human offspring

From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

move hurridly

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

having great beauty and splendor

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "Well, daughter, what is it?" he asked, with an indulgent smile, before she had time to utter a word.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

create by training and teaching

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

a shaky motion

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

From this reading "Well, daughter, what is it?" he asked, with an indulgent smile, before she had time to utter a word.

precisely as stated

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

(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 "Well, daughter, what is it?" he asked, with an indulgent smile, before she had time to utter a word.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Well, daughter, what is it?" he asked, with an indulgent smile, before she had time to utter a word.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The train, which for some hours had been running very fast and too noisily to admit of much conversation, suddenly slackened its speed, and Lulu turned upon her father a bright, eager look, as though some request were trembling on her tongue.

which person or people

From this reading "Ah! and would Max like it, too?" the Captain asked, with a smiling glance at his son, who, sitting directly in front of them, had turned to listen to their talk just as Lulu began her reply to their father's query.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Well, daughter, what is it?" he asked, with an indulgent smile, before she had time to utter a word.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "Well, daughter, what is it?" he asked, with an indulgent smile, before she had time to utter a word.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, sir; yes, indeed!"

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading "Oh, Papa!" she began in a quick, excited way, and quite as if she expected her request would be granted, "I know we're going through New York State, and I've just been thinking how much I would like to see Saratoga,--especially the battle-field where the Americans gained that splendid victory over the British in the Revolutionary War."