a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Before that happened, however, Georgina took advantage of Belle's easy rule to leave home as soon as her little morning tasks were done.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
any thing at all
From this reading The long- continued pain which refused to yield to treatment made her willing to try anything which promised relief.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Before that happened, however, Georgina took advantage of Belle's easy rule to leave home as soon as her little morning tasks were done.
in a state of sleep
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
auspiciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈspɪʃəs/
auguring favorable circumstances and good luck
From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
Belle's
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From this reading Before that happened, however, Georgina took advantage of Belle's easy rule to leave home as soon as her little morning tasks were done.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
placed in a grave
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
without stop or interruption
From this reading The long- continued pain which refused to yield to treatment made her willing to try anything which promised relief.
corknounUS /kɔːrk/
outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Before that happened, however, Georgina took advantage of Belle's easy rule to leave home as soon as her little morning tasks were done.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Before that happened, however, Georgina took advantage of Belle's easy rule to leave home as soon as her little morning tasks were done.
start firing a weapon
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
Georgina
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From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
Georgina's
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From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Before that happened, however, Georgina took advantage of Belle's easy rule to leave home as soon as her little morning tasks were done.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Before that happened, however, Georgina took advantage of Belle's easy rule to leave home as soon as her little morning tasks were done.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Before that happened, however, Georgina took advantage of Belle's easy rule to leave home as soon as her little morning tasks were done.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
go away from a place
From this reading Before that happened, however, Georgina took advantage of Belle's easy rule to leave home as soon as her little morning tasks were done.
linimentnoun
a medicinal liquid that is rubbed into the skin to relieve muscular stiffness and pain
From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Before that happened, however, Georgina took advantage of Belle's easy rule to leave home as soon as her little morning tasks were done.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading The long- continued pain which refused to yield to treatment made her willing to try anything which promised relief.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The long- continued pain which refused to yield to treatment made her willing to try anything which promised relief.
the light of the Moon
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Before that happened, however, Georgina took advantage of Belle's easy rule to leave home as soon as her little morning tasks were done.
needn't
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From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading The long- continued pain which refused to yield to treatment made her willing to try anything which promised relief.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The long- continued pain which refused to yield to treatment made her willing to try anything which promised relief.
pungentadjectiveUS /ˈpʌndʒənt/
strong and sharp
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading The long- continued pain which refused to yield to treatment made her willing to try anything which promised relief.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The long- continued pain which refused to yield to treatment made her willing to try anything which promised relief.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Before that happened, however, Georgina took advantage of Belle's easy rule to leave home as soon as her little morning tasks were done.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
in the near future
From this reading Before that happened, however, Georgina took advantage of Belle's easy rule to leave home as soon as her little morning tasks were done.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Before that happened, however, Georgina took advantage of Belle's easy rule to leave home as soon as her little morning tasks were done.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
TippyadjectiveUS /ˈtɪpi/
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
tiptoedverbUS /ˈtɪptoʊd/
past form of “tiptoe” — walk on one's toes
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Before that happened, however, Georgina took advantage of Belle's easy rule to leave home as soon as her little morning tasks were done.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading The long- continued pain which refused to yield to treatment made her willing to try anything which promised relief.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading It did not seem an auspicious time to present the bottle of liniment, but to Georgina's surprise Tippy seemed glad to try the new remedy.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
vile-smelling
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From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
wasn't
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From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Before that happened, however, Georgina took advantage of Belle's easy rule to leave home as soon as her little morning tasks were done.
at the time that
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
in or at the place that
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The long- continued pain which refused to yield to treatment made her willing to try anything which promised relief.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading Buried Treasure When Georgina tiptoed up the walk to the front porch where Belle sat waiting for her in the moonlight, Tippy called down that she wasn't asleep, and they needn't stay out there on her account, whispering.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading The long- continued pain which refused to yield to treatment made her willing to try anything which promised relief.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was vile-smelling stuff, so pungent that whenever the cork was taken out of the bottle the whole house knew it, but it burned with soothing fire and Tippy rose up and called it blessed before the next day was over.
be the cause or source of
From this reading The long- continued pain which refused to yield to treatment made her willing to try anything which promised relief.
