used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ETHEL BROWN A HEROINE DICKY was no longer asleep.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Again there was no Roger and the youngster, still only half awake, wandered about the room hunting for amusement.
admiredadjectiveUS /ədˈmaɪərd/
regarded with admiration
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
anew
From this reading Again there was no Roger and the youngster, still only half awake, wandered about the room hunting for amusement.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Again there was no Roger and the youngster, still only half awake, wandered about the room hunting for amusement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
in a state of sleep
From this reading ETHEL BROWN A HEROINE DICKY was no longer asleep.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading Again there was no Roger and the youngster, still only half awake, wandered about the room hunting for amusement.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading ETHEL BROWN A HEROINE DICKY was no longer asleep.
cotnounUS /kɑːt/
a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
DICKYnounUS /ˈdɪki/
a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater
From this reading ETHEL BROWN A HEROINE DICKY was no longer asleep.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
drowsilyadverb
in a drowsy manner
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
ETHEL
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From this reading ETHEL BROWN A HEROINE DICKY was no longer asleep.
Ethels
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From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
extravagantlyadverbUS /ˌekˈstrævəɡəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not seeing him from the front window he turned the latch of the door that opened on the upper porch and looked out toward Mayville.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
the act of departing
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Again there was no Roger and the youngster, still only half awake, wandered about the room hunting for amusement.
hammocksnounUS /ˈhæməks/
plural of “hammock” — a small natural hill
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
HEROINEnounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading ETHEL BROWN A HEROINE DICKY was no longer asleep.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading Again there was no Roger and the youngster, still only half awake, wandered about the room hunting for amusement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
latchverbUS /lætʃ/
fasten with a latch
From this reading Not seeing him from the front window he turned the latch of the door that opened on the upper porch and looked out toward Mayville.
for more time
From this reading ETHEL BROWN A HEROINE DICKY was no longer asleep.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Not seeing him from the front window he turned the latch of the door that opened on the upper porch and looked out toward Mayville.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
Mayville
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From this reading Not seeing him from the front window he turned the latch of the door that opened on the upper porch and looked out toward Mayville.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
not any; not one
From this reading ETHEL BROWN A HEROINE DICKY was no longer asleep.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not seeing him from the front window he turned the latch of the door that opened on the upper porch and looked out toward Mayville.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not seeing him from the front window he turned the latch of the door that opened on the upper porch and looked out toward Mayville.
and nothing more
From this reading Again there was no Roger and the youngster, still only half awake, wandered about the room hunting for amusement.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Not seeing him from the front window he turned the latch of the door that opened on the upper porch and looked out toward Mayville.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Not seeing him from the front window he turned the latch of the door that opened on the upper porch and looked out toward Mayville.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
Roger
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From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
Roger'snounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Again there was no Roger and the youngster, still only half awake, wandered about the room hunting for amusement.
past form of “rouse” — become active
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Not seeing him from the front window he turned the latch of the door that opened on the upper porch and looked out toward Mayville.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
slammingverbUS /ˈslæmɪŋ/
inflected form of “slam” — close violently
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
stencilnounUS /ˈstensɪl/
a sheet of material (metal, plastic, cardboard, waxed paper, silk, etc.) that has been perforated with a pattern (printing or a design); ink or paint can pass through the perforations to create the printed pattern on the surface below
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
not in physical motion
From this reading Again there was no Roger and the youngster, still only half awake, wandered about the room hunting for amusement.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not seeing him from the front window he turned the latch of the door that opened on the upper porch and looked out toward Mayville.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Again there was no Roger and the youngster, still only half awake, wandered about the room hunting for amusement.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Not seeing him from the front window he turned the latch of the door that opened on the upper porch and looked out toward Mayville.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Not seeing him from the front window he turned the latch of the door that opened on the upper porch and looked out toward Mayville.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Not seeing him from the front window he turned the latch of the door that opened on the upper porch and looked out toward Mayville.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Again there was no Roger and the youngster, still only half awake, wandered about the room hunting for amusement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ETHEL BROWN A HEROINE DICKY was no longer asleep.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Roger's slamming of the front door had roused him and after drowsily rubbing his eyes he had rolled off his cot and stared out of the window to see in what direction Roger was going, for he recognized the footsteps of the brother he admired extravagantly.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The house was perfectly quiet, for the Ethels, tired after their strenuous afternoon, were lying in the hammocks behind the house, Ethel Blue working on a new basket and Ethel Brown drawing a design that she hoped to develop into a stencil.
youngsternounUS /ˈjʌŋstər/
a young person of either sex
From this reading Again there was no Roger and the youngster, still only half awake, wandered about the room hunting for amusement.
