used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was quite dusk when Augusta and Nancy found themselves once more back at Fairleigh.
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 Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
Asprays
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From this reading Augusta was full of the delights of the past day, and was turning over in her mind what possible stratagems she might employ to enable her to see more of the Asprays.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was quite dusk when Augusta and Nancy found themselves once more back at Fairleigh.
AugustanounUS /əˈɡʌstə/
the capital of the state of Maine
From this reading It was quite dusk when Augusta and Nancy found themselves once more back at Fairleigh.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It was quite dusk when Augusta and Nancy found themselves once more back at Fairleigh.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading THE BROKEN LOCK.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
cross-roads
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From this reading From the moment they left the cross-roads to the time they reached the house neither of the girls spoke.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Augusta was full of the delights of the past day, and was turning over in her mind what possible stratagems she might employ to enable her to see more of the Asprays.
delightsnounUS /dɪˈlaɪts/
plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction
From this reading Augusta was full of the delights of the past day, and was turning over in her mind what possible stratagems she might employ to enable her to see more of the Asprays.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading It was quite dusk when Augusta and Nancy found themselves once more back at Fairleigh.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Augusta was full of the delights of the past day, and was turning over in her mind what possible stratagems she might employ to enable her to see more of the Asprays.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading Augusta was full of the delights of the past day, and was turning over in her mind what possible stratagems she might employ to enable her to see more of the Asprays.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
Fairleigh
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From this reading It was quite dusk when Augusta and Nancy found themselves once more back at Fairleigh.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
set up or found
From this reading It was quite dusk when Augusta and Nancy found themselves once more back at Fairleigh.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the moment they left the cross-roads to the time they reached the house neither of the girls spoke.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Augusta was full of the delights of the past day, and was turning over in her mind what possible stratagems she might employ to enable her to see more of the Asprays.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading From the moment they left the cross-roads to the time they reached the house neither of the girls spoke.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Augusta was full of the delights of the past day, and was turning over in her mind what possible stratagems she might employ to enable her to see more of the Asprays.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading From the moment they left the cross-roads to the time they reached the house neither of the girls spoke.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Augusta was full of the delights of the past day, and was turning over in her mind what possible stratagems she might employ to enable her to see more of the Asprays.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite dusk when Augusta and Nancy found themselves once more back at Fairleigh.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
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 From the moment they left the cross-roads to the time they reached the house neither of the girls spoke.
fasten with a lock
From this reading THE BROKEN LOCK.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Augusta was full of the delights of the past day, and was turning over in her mind what possible stratagems she might employ to enable her to see more of the Asprays.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Augusta was full of the delights of the past day, and was turning over in her mind what possible stratagems she might employ to enable her to see more of the Asprays.
a particular point in time
From this reading From the moment they left the cross-roads to the time they reached the house neither of the girls spoke.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was quite dusk when Augusta and Nancy found themselves once more back at Fairleigh.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading It was quite dusk when Augusta and Nancy found themselves once more back at Fairleigh.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading From the moment they left the cross-roads to the time they reached the house neither of the girls spoke.
Nora
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From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the moment they left the cross-roads to the time they reached the house neither of the girls spoke.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
on one occasion
From this reading It was quite dusk when Augusta and Nancy found themselves once more back at Fairleigh.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Augusta was full of the delights of the past day, and was turning over in her mind what possible stratagems she might employ to enable her to see more of the Asprays.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Augusta was full of the delights of the past day, and was turning over in her mind what possible stratagems she might employ to enable her to see more of the Asprays.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Augusta was full of the delights of the past day, and was turning over in her mind what possible stratagems she might employ to enable her to see more of the Asprays.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite dusk when Augusta and Nancy found themselves once more back at Fairleigh.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading From the moment they left the cross-roads to the time they reached the house neither of the girls spoke.
cut with a saw
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Augusta was full of the delights of the past day, and was turning over in her mind what possible stratagems she might employ to enable her to see more of the Asprays.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Augusta was full of the delights of the past day, and was turning over in her mind what possible stratagems she might employ to enable her to see more of the Asprays.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading From the moment they left the cross-roads to the time they reached the house neither of the girls spoke.
stratagemsnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəmz/
plural of “stratagem” — a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading Augusta was full of the delights of the past day, and was turning over in her mind what possible stratagems she might employ to enable her to see more of the Asprays.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BROKEN LOCK.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was quite dusk when Augusta and Nancy found themselves once more back at Fairleigh.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the moment they left the cross-roads to the time they reached the house neither of the girls spoke.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading From the moment they left the cross-roads to the time they reached the house neither of the girls spoke.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the moment they left the cross-roads to the time they reached the house neither of the girls spoke.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Augusta was full of the delights of the past day, and was turning over in her mind what possible stratagems she might employ to enable her to see more of the Asprays.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
communicated in words
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite dusk when Augusta and Nancy found themselves once more back at Fairleigh.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Augusta was full of the delights of the past day, and was turning over in her mind what possible stratagems she might employ to enable her to see more of the Asprays.
at the time that
From this reading It was quite dusk when Augusta and Nancy found themselves once more back at Fairleigh.
showing curiosity
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
but in spite of that
From this reading Nancy was equally busy wondering if Uncle Peter had yet arrived; and when they turned the corner and saw Kitty and Nora each hanging on the arm of the Captain, she uttered a glad cry and ran forward.
