adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
acrossprepositionUS /əˈkrɔːs/
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Fani was more than willing; and off they scampered, first down the road, and then by a path across the meadow to a small green hill, known as Oak-ridge.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading As they slackened their pace in the ascent, Emma explained her plan.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading A short time before, the two higher classes in the school had begun to take drawing lessons, a new experiment.
begunverbUS /bɪˈɡʌn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A short time before, the two higher classes in the school had begun to take drawing lessons, a new experiment.
BUCHBERG
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From this reading FARTHER PROCEEDINGS IN BUCHBERG.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading A short time before, the two higher classes in the school had begun to take drawing lessons, a new experiment.
ComeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
correctverbUS /kərˈekt/
make right or correct
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Fani was more than willing; and off they scampered, first down the road, and then by a path across the meadow to a small green hill, known as Oak-ridge.
drawverbUS /drɔː/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
drawingnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading A short time before, the two higher classes in the school had begun to take drawing lessons, a new experiment.
Emma
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From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading A short time before, the two higher classes in the school had begun to take drawing lessons, a new experiment.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading As they slackened their pace in the ascent, Emma explained her plan.
Fani
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From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
FARTHERadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrðər/
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading FARTHER PROCEEDINGS IN BUCHBERG.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Fani was more than willing; and off they scampered, first down the road, and then by a path across the meadow to a small green hill, known as Oak-ridge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As they slackened their pace in the ascent, Emma explained her plan.
higheradjectiveUS /ˈhaɪər/
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading A short time before, the two higher classes in the school had begun to take drawing lessons, a new experiment.
hillnounUS /hɪl/
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Fani was more than willing; and off they scampered, first down the road, and then by a path across the meadow to a small green hill, known as Oak-ridge.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FARTHER PROCEEDINGS IN BUCHBERG.
joinedadjectiveUS /dʒɔɪnd/
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Fani was more than willing; and off they scampered, first down the road, and then by a path across the meadow to a small green hill, known as Oak-ridge.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading A short time before, the two higher classes in the school had begun to take drawing lessons, a new experiment.
meadownounUS /ˈmedoʊ/
a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay
From this reading Fani was more than willing; and off they scampered, first down the road, and then by a path across the meadow to a small green hill, known as Oak-ridge.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fani was more than willing; and off they scampered, first down the road, and then by a path across the meadow to a small green hill, known as Oak-ridge.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A short time before, the two higher classes in the school had begun to take drawing lessons, a new experiment.
nimbleadjectiveUS /ˈnɪmbəl/
moving quickly and lightly
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
Oak-ridge
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From this reading Fani was more than willing; and off they scampered, first down the road, and then by a path across the meadow to a small green hill, known as Oak-ridge.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
offadverbUS /ɔːf/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Fani was more than willing; and off they scampered, first down the road, and then by a path across the meadow to a small green hill, known as Oak-ridge.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
openedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊpənd/
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
Oscar'snounUS /ˈɔːskərz/
possessive form of “oscar” — an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
pacenounUS /peɪs/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading As they slackened their pace in the ascent, Emma explained her plan.
papernounUS /ˈpeɪpər/
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
pathnounUS /pæθ/
a course of conduct
From this reading Fani was more than willing; and off they scampered, first down the road, and then by a path across the meadow to a small green hill, known as Oak-ridge.
planverbUS /plæn/
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading As they slackened their pace in the ascent, Emma explained her plan.
PROCEEDINGSnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading FARTHER PROCEEDINGS IN BUCHBERG.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
roadnounUS /roʊd/
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Fani was more than willing; and off they scampered, first down the road, and then by a path across the meadow to a small green hill, known as Oak-ridge.
sayingnounUS /ˈseɪɪŋ/
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
scamperedverbUS /ˈskæmpərd/
past form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading Fani was more than willing; and off they scampered, first down the road, and then by a path across the meadow to a small green hill, known as Oak-ridge.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading A short time before, the two higher classes in the school had begun to take drawing lessons, a new experiment.
school-house
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From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A short time before, the two higher classes in the school had begun to take drawing lessons, a new experiment.
slackenedverbUS /ˈslækənd/
past form of “slacken” — become slow or slower
From this reading As they slackened their pace in the ascent, Emma explained her plan.
slippedverbUS /slɪpt/
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Fani was more than willing; and off they scampered, first down the road, and then by a path across the meadow to a small green hill, known as Oak-ridge.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
splendidadjectiveUS /ˈsplendɪd/
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading A short time before, the two higher classes in the school had begun to take drawing lessons, a new experiment.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Fani was more than willing; and off they scampered, first down the road, and then by a path across the meadow to a small green hill, known as Oak-ridge.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As they slackened their pace in the ascent, Emma explained her plan.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Fani was more than willing; and off they scampered, first down the road, and then by a path across the meadow to a small green hill, known as Oak-ridge.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fani was more than willing; and off they scampered, first down the road, and then by a path across the meadow to a small green hill, known as Oak-ridge.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A short time before, the two higher classes in the school had begun to take drawing lessons, a new experiment.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
treenounUS /triː/
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A short time before, the two higher classes in the school had begun to take drawing lessons, a new experiment.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
willingadjectiveUS /ˈwɪlɪŋ/
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Fani was more than willing; and off they scampered, first down the road, and then by a path across the meadow to a small green hill, known as Oak-ridge.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Oscar’s suspicions were correct; as soon as the school-house door was opened, the nimble Fani had slipped out among the very first; and had joined Emma, who at once claimed his attention by saying:-- “Come, Fani, I know of a splendid tree for you to draw, and I have the paper and everything all ready.”
