used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The girls were so glad to see a friend from home that they all but wept tears of joy.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The girls were so glad to see a friend from home that they all but wept tears of joy.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Mabel was to visit among her friends for the holidays.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Quiet Mr. Mapes was quite pleased and embarrassed at their rapturous greeting—even Henrietta having surprised him with a kiss.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Quiet Mr. Mapes was quite pleased and embarrassed at their rapturous greeting—even Henrietta having surprised him with a kiss.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “We’d be glad to see even a beggar from _home_,” explained Mabel earnestly and with her usual frankness—and wondered why Mr. Mapes laughed.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
beggarnounUS /ˈbeɡər/
a pauper who lives by begging
From this reading “We’d be glad to see even a beggar from _home_,” explained Mabel earnestly and with her usual frankness—and wondered why Mr. Mapes laughed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The girls were so glad to see a friend from home that they all but wept tears of joy.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
in a serious manner
From this reading “We’d be glad to see even a beggar from _home_,” explained Mabel earnestly and with her usual frankness—and wondered why Mr. Mapes laughed.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Quiet Mr. Mapes was quite pleased and embarrassed at their rapturous greeting—even Henrietta having surprised him with a kiss.
divisible by two
From this reading Quiet Mr. Mapes was quite pleased and embarrassed at their rapturous greeting—even Henrietta having surprised him with a kiss.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “We’d be glad to see even a beggar from _home_,” explained Mabel earnestly and with her usual frankness—and wondered why Mr. Mapes laughed.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mabel was to visit among her friends for the holidays.
franknessnounUS /ˈfræŋknəs/
the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech
From this reading “We’d be glad to see even a beggar from _home_,” explained Mabel earnestly and with her usual frankness—and wondered why Mr. Mapes laughed.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The girls were so glad to see a friend from home that they all but wept tears of joy.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mabel was to visit among her friends for the holidays.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The girls were so glad to see a friend from home that they all but wept tears of joy.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls were so glad to see a friend from home that they all but wept tears of joy.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The girls were so glad to see a friend from home that they all but wept tears of joy.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading Quiet Mr. Mapes was quite pleased and embarrassed at their rapturous greeting—even Henrietta having surprised him with a kiss.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Quiet Mr. Mapes was quite pleased and embarrassed at their rapturous greeting—even Henrietta having surprised him with a kiss.
Henrietta
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From this reading Quiet Mr. Mapes was quite pleased and embarrassed at their rapturous greeting—even Henrietta having surprised him with a kiss.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “We’d be glad to see even a beggar from _home_,” explained Mabel earnestly and with her usual frankness—and wondered why Mr. Mapes laughed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Quiet Mr. Mapes was quite pleased and embarrassed at their rapturous greeting—even Henrietta having surprised him with a kiss.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Mabel was to visit among her friends for the holidays.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The girls were so glad to see a friend from home that they all but wept tears of joy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
Jean'snounUS /dʒiːnz/
possessive form of “jean” — a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading The girls were so glad to see a friend from home that they all but wept tears of joy.
and nothing more
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Quiet Mr. Mapes was quite pleased and embarrassed at their rapturous greeting—even Henrietta having surprised him with a kiss.
Lakeville
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From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading “We’d be glad to see even a beggar from _home_,” explained Mabel earnestly and with her usual frankness—and wondered why Mr. Mapes laughed.
Mabel
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From this reading “We’d be glad to see even a beggar from _home_,” explained Mabel earnestly and with her usual frankness—and wondered why Mr. Mapes laughed.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
MapesverbUS /meɪps/
third-person singular of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
MYSTERIESnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The girls were so glad to see a friend from home that they all but wept tears of joy.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Quiet Mr. Mapes was quite pleased and embarrassed at their rapturous greeting—even Henrietta having surprised him with a kiss.
QuietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Quiet Mr. Mapes was quite pleased and embarrassed at their rapturous greeting—even Henrietta having surprised him with a kiss.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quiet Mr. Mapes was quite pleased and embarrassed at their rapturous greeting—even Henrietta having surprised him with a kiss.
rapturousadjectiveUS /ˈræptʃərəs/
feeling great rapture or delight
From this reading Quiet Mr. Mapes was quite pleased and embarrassed at their rapturous greeting—even Henrietta having surprised him with a kiss.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The girls were so glad to see a friend from home that they all but wept tears of joy.
for a short time
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The girls were so glad to see a friend from home that they all but wept tears of joy.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Quiet Mr. Mapes was quite pleased and embarrassed at their rapturous greeting—even Henrietta having surprised him with a kiss.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading The girls were so glad to see a friend from home that they all but wept tears of joy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The girls were so glad to see a friend from home that they all but wept tears of joy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girls were so glad to see a friend from home that they all but wept tears of joy.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
create by training and teaching
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “We’d be glad to see even a beggar from _home_,” explained Mabel earnestly and with her usual frankness—and wondered why Mr. Mapes laughed.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Mabel was to visit among her friends for the holidays.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quiet Mr. Mapes was quite pleased and embarrassed at their rapturous greeting—even Henrietta having surprised him with a kiss.
We'd
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From this reading “We’d be glad to see even a beggar from _home_,” explained Mabel earnestly and with her usual frankness—and wondered why Mr. Mapes laughed.
inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading The girls were so glad to see a friend from home that they all but wept tears of joy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The girls were so glad to see a friend from home that they all but wept tears of joy.
whiskverbUS /wɪsk/
move somewhere quickly
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “We’d be glad to see even a beggar from _home_,” explained Mabel earnestly and with her usual frankness—and wondered why Mr. Mapes laughed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Quiet Mr. Mapes was quite pleased and embarrassed at their rapturous greeting—even Henrietta having surprised him with a kiss.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading “We’d be glad to see even a beggar from _home_,” explained Mabel earnestly and with her usual frankness—and wondered why Mr. Mapes laughed.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading MANY SMALL MYSTERIES Shortly before Christmas, Jean’s father, Mr. Mapes, turned up just in time to whisk the Lakeville youngsters aboard their train.
