Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

later than; following

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Then one afternoon Mrs. Allan had come with John Westley, and her mother, to her disgust, had sent her down to the Notch with a message for old Mrs. Teed that had not seemed a _bit_ important.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Ever afterwards she preferred to think that it was just standing on the Wishing-rock and wishing and wishing!

anew

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Then one afternoon Mrs. Allan had come with John Westley, and her mother, to her disgust, had sent her down to the Notch with a message for old Mrs. Teed that had not seemed a _bit_ important.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Ever afterwards she preferred to think that it was just standing on the Wishing-rock and wishing and wishing!

for the reason that

From this reading After her return John Westley had invited her to take him and Bigboy and Pepperpot to the Witches' Glade because, he said, he "had something to tell her!"

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After her return John Westley had invited her to take him and Bigboy and Pepperpot to the Witches' Glade because, he said, he "had something to tell her!"

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Then one afternoon Mrs. Allan had come with John Westley, and her mother, to her disgust, had sent her down to the Notch with a message for old Mrs. Teed that had not seemed a _bit_ important.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

fill with distaste

From this reading Then one afternoon Mrs. Allan had come with John Westley, and her mother, to her disgust, had sent her down to the Notch with a message for old Mrs. Teed that had not seemed a _bit_ important.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then one afternoon Mrs. Allan had come with John Westley, and her mother, to her disgust, had sent her down to the Notch with a message for old Mrs. Teed that had not seemed a _bit_ important.

divisible by two

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

at any time

From this reading Ever afterwards she preferred to think that it was just standing on the Wishing-rock and wishing and wishing!

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading After her return John Westley had invited her to take him and Bigboy and Pepperpot to the Witches' Glade because, he said, he "had something to tell her!"

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading After her return John Westley had invited her to take him and Bigboy and Pepperpot to the Witches' Glade because, he said, he "had something to tell her!"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

of great significance or value

From this reading Then one afternoon Mrs. Allan had come with John Westley, and her mother, to her disgust, had sent her down to the Notch with a message for old Mrs. Teed that had not seemed a _bit_ important.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of

From this reading After her return John Westley had invited her to take him and Bigboy and Pepperpot to the Witches' Glade because, he said, he "had something to tell her!"

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ever afterwards she preferred to think that it was just standing on the Wishing-rock and wishing and wishing!

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

and nothing more

From this reading Ever afterwards she preferred to think that it was just standing on the Wishing-rock and wishing and wishing!

the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

engage in

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Then one afternoon Mrs. Allan had come with John Westley, and her mother, to her disgust, had sent her down to the Notch with a message for old Mrs. Teed that had not seemed a _bit_ important.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

a form of address for a man

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Then one afternoon Mrs. Allan had come with John Westley, and her mother, to her disgust, had sent her down to the Notch with a message for old Mrs. Teed that had not seemed a _bit_ important.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

not any; not one

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

a V-shaped indentation

From this reading Then one afternoon Mrs. Allan had come with John Westley, and her mother, to her disgust, had sent her down to the Notch with a message for old Mrs. Teed that had not seemed a _bit_ important.

being perceived or observed

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Then one afternoon Mrs. Allan had come with John Westley, and her mother, to her disgust, had sent her down to the Notch with a message for old Mrs. Teed that had not seemed a _bit_ important.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Ever afterwards she preferred to think that it was just standing on the Wishing-rock and wishing and wishing!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading After her return John Westley had invited her to take him and Bigboy and Pepperpot to the Witches' Glade because, he said, he "had something to tell her!"

more desirable than another

From this reading Ever afterwards she preferred to think that it was just standing on the Wishing-rock and wishing and wishing!

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading After her return John Westley had invited her to take him and Bigboy and Pepperpot to the Witches' Glade because, he said, he "had something to tell her!"

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading After her return John Westley had invited her to take him and Bigboy and Pepperpot to the Witches' Glade because, he said, he "had something to tell her!"

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Then one afternoon Mrs. Allan had come with John Westley, and her mother, to her disgust, had sent her down to the Notch with a message for old Mrs. Teed that had not seemed a _bit_ important.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Then one afternoon Mrs. Allan had come with John Westley, and her mother, to her disgust, had sent her down to the Notch with a message for old Mrs. Teed that had not seemed a _bit_ important.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Ever afterwards she preferred to think that it was just standing on the Wishing-rock and wishing and wishing!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading After her return John Westley had invited her to take him and Bigboy and Pepperpot to the Witches' Glade because, he said, he "had something to tell her!"

having a supporting base

From this reading Ever afterwards she preferred to think that it was just standing on the Wishing-rock and wishing and wishing!

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

carry out

From this reading After her return John Westley had invited her to take him and Bigboy and Pepperpot to the Witches' Glade because, he said, he "had something to tell her!"

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

past form of “tee” — place on a tee

From this reading Then one afternoon Mrs. Allan had come with John Westley, and her mother, to her disgust, had sent her down to the Notch with a message for old Mrs. Teed that had not seemed a _bit_ important.

express in words

From this reading After her return John Westley had invited her to take him and Bigboy and Pepperpot to the Witches' Glade because, he said, he "had something to tell her!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ever afterwards she preferred to think that it was just standing on the Wishing-rock and wishing and wishing!

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Ever afterwards she preferred to think that it was just standing on the Wishing-rock and wishing and wishing!

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then one afternoon Mrs. Allan had come with John Westley, and her mother, to her disgust, had sent her down to the Notch with a message for old Mrs. Teed that had not seemed a _bit_ important.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Ever afterwards she preferred to think that it was just standing on the Wishing-rock and wishing and wishing!

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

precisely as stated

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Ever afterwards she preferred to think that it was just standing on the Wishing-rock and wishing and wishing!

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

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From this reading Then one afternoon Mrs. Allan had come with John Westley, and her mother, to her disgust, had sent her down to the Notch with a message for old Mrs. Teed that had not seemed a _bit_ important.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

at the time that

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

a specific feeling of desire

From this reading Ever afterwards she preferred to think that it was just standing on the Wishing-rock and wishing and wishing!

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From this reading Ever afterwards she preferred to think that it was just standing on the Wishing-rock and wishing and wishing!

plural of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician

From this reading After her return John Westley had invited her to take him and Bigboy and Pepperpot to the Witches' Glade because, he said, he "had something to tell her!"

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading She had noticed, however, and had been a little curious, that every time Mr. John had come to Sunnyside he and her mother had talked and talked together in low tones so that, even when she was near them, she could not hear one word of what they were saying, and that, after these talks, her mother had been very pale and had, again and again, for no particular reason, hugged her very close and kissed her with what Jerry called a "sad" kiss.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading JERRY'S WISH COMES TRUE Jerry would, of course, never know how very hard Mr. John had had to work to make her "wish" come true.