used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He made no reply to the message she gave him; so, after pausing a moment, she said again that her aunt was awaiting him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He made no reply to the message she gave him; so, after pausing a moment, she said again that her aunt was awaiting him.
anew
From this reading He made no reply to the message she gave him; so, after pausing a moment, she said again that her aunt was awaiting him.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Yes, yes, child; I hear ye," he replied almost impatiently, and as though not wishing to be disturbed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Dorothy said nothing more, but went out and joined Mary, who was waiting on the porch; and, arm in arm, they strolled out into the sunshiny morning.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes, yes, child; I hear ye," he replied almost impatiently, and as though not wishing to be disturbed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading He made no reply to the message she gave him; so, after pausing a moment, she said again that her aunt was awaiting him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Yes, yes, child; I hear ye," he replied almost impatiently, and as though not wishing to be disturbed.
Broughton
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From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Dorothy said nothing more, but went out and joined Mary, who was waiting on the porch; and, arm in arm, they strolled out into the sunshiny morning.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
a young person of either sex
From this reading "Yes, yes, child; I hear ye," he replied almost impatiently, and as though not wishing to be disturbed.
clickings
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From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
having the place or position changed
From this reading "Yes, yes, child; I hear ye," he replied almost impatiently, and as though not wishing to be disturbed.
Dorothy
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From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
ferulenoun
a switch (a stick or cane or flat paddle) used to punish children
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He made no reply to the message she gave him; so, after pausing a moment, she said again that her aunt was awaiting him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He made no reply to the message she gave him; so, after pausing a moment, she said again that her aunt was awaiting him.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Yes, yes, child; I hear ye," he replied almost impatiently, and as though not wishing to be disturbed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He made no reply to the message she gave him; so, after pausing a moment, she said again that her aunt was awaiting him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, yes, child; I hear ye," he replied almost impatiently, and as though not wishing to be disturbed.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading "Yes, yes, child; I hear ye," he replied almost impatiently, and as though not wishing to be disturbed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Dorothy said nothing more, but went out and joined Mary, who was waiting on the porch; and, arm in arm, they strolled out into the sunshiny morning.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Dorothy said nothing more, but went out and joined Mary, who was waiting on the porch; and, arm in arm, they strolled out into the sunshiny morning.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
a room where books are kept
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made no reply to the message she gave him; so, after pausing a moment, she said again that her aunt was awaiting him.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He made no reply to the message she gave him; so, after pausing a moment, she said again that her aunt was awaiting him.
a particular point in time
From this reading He made no reply to the message she gave him; so, after pausing a moment, she said again that her aunt was awaiting him.
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Dorothy said nothing more, but went out and joined Mary, who was waiting on the porch; and, arm in arm, they strolled out into the sunshiny morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Dorothy said nothing more, but went out and joined Mary, who was waiting on the porch; and, arm in arm, they strolled out into the sunshiny morning.
not any; not one
From this reading He made no reply to the message she gave him; so, after pausing a moment, she said again that her aunt was awaiting him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Yes, yes, child; I hear ye," he replied almost impatiently, and as though not wishing to be disturbed.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Dorothy said nothing more, but went out and joined Mary, who was waiting on the porch; and, arm in arm, they strolled out into the sunshiny morning.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He made no reply to the message she gave him; so, after pausing a moment, she said again that her aunt was awaiting him.
Penine
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From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
polishnounUS /ˈpɑːlɪʃ/
the property of being smooth and shiny
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, yes, child; I hear ye," he replied almost impatiently, and as though not wishing to be disturbed.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading He made no reply to the message she gave him; so, after pausing a moment, she said again that her aunt was awaiting him.
retracedverbUS /riˈtreɪst/
past form of “retrace” — to go back over again
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He made no reply to the message she gave him; so, after pausing a moment, she said again that her aunt was awaiting him.
cut with a saw
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He made no reply to the message she gave him; so, after pausing a moment, she said again that her aunt was awaiting him.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading Dorothy said nothing more, but went out and joined Mary, who was waiting on the porch; and, arm in arm, they strolled out into the sunshiny morning.
sunshiny
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From this reading Dorothy said nothing more, but went out and joined Mary, who was waiting on the porch; and, arm in arm, they strolled out into the sunshiny morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He made no reply to the message she gave him; so, after pausing a moment, she said again that her aunt was awaiting him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dorothy said nothing more, but went out and joined Mary, who was waiting on the porch; and, arm in arm, they strolled out into the sunshiny morning.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Yes, yes, child; I hear ye," he replied almost impatiently, and as though not wishing to be disturbed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
tracingnounUS /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Dorothy said nothing more, but went out and joined Mary, who was waiting on the porch; and, arm in arm, they strolled out into the sunshiny morning.
at the time that
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
in or at the place that
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
which person or people
From this reading Dorothy said nothing more, but went out and joined Mary, who was waiting on the porch; and, arm in arm, they strolled out into the sunshiny morning.
wishingnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
a specific feeling of desire
From this reading "Yes, yes, child; I hear ye," he replied almost impatiently, and as though not wishing to be disturbed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
writingsnounUS /ˈraɪtɪŋz/
the third of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures
From this reading At this Dorothy retraced her steps to the library, where she had left her father sitting in moody silence, tracing with his stick invisible writings upon the floor, the iron ferule making angry clickings against the oaken polish.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "Yes, yes, child; I hear ye," he replied almost impatiently, and as though not wishing to be disturbed.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, yes, child; I hear ye," he replied almost impatiently, and as though not wishing to be disturbed.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Dorothy saw Mary Broughton on the porch outside and was about to join her, when Mary turned and called out, "Aunt Penine is waiting to see your father."
