aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Her heart fluttered, for she feared that it was something about Nelson.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Hey, Janice! what's the matter?" he whispered, at her shoulder.
Beaseley
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From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading "MEN MUST WORK WHILE WOMEN MUST WEEP" Janice brought the letter indoors to read by the light of the kitchen lamp.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "MEN MUST WORK WHILE WOMEN MUST WEEP" Janice brought the letter indoors to read by the light of the kitchen lamp.
a small house with a single story
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Marty, too, was eagerly curious.
delegatedverbUS /ˈdeləɡeɪtəd/
past form of “delegate” — transfer power to someone
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
domicilenoun
(law) the residence where you have your permanent home or principal establishment and to where, whenever you are absent, you intend to return; every person is compelled to have one and only one domicile at a time
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
Drugg
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From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Marty, too, was eagerly curious.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Her heart fluttered, for she feared that it was something about Nelson.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading Her heart fluttered, for she feared that it was something about Nelson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her heart fluttered, for she feared that it was something about Nelson.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
a young female
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Hey, Janice! what's the matter?" he whispered, at her shoulder.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Her heart fluttered, for she feared that it was something about Nelson.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her heart fluttered, for she feared that it was something about Nelson.
Hey
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From this reading "Hey, Janice! what's the matter?" he whispered, at her shoulder.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading "MEN MUST WORK WHILE WOMEN MUST WEEP" Janice brought the letter indoors to read by the light of the kitchen lamp.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her heart fluttered, for she feared that it was something about Nelson.
Janice
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From this reading "MEN MUST WORK WHILE WOMEN MUST WEEP" Janice brought the letter indoors to read by the light of the kitchen lamp.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading "MEN MUST WORK WHILE WOMEN MUST WEEP" Janice brought the letter indoors to read by the light of the kitchen lamp.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading "MEN MUST WORK WHILE WOMEN MUST WEEP" Janice brought the letter indoors to read by the light of the kitchen lamp.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading "MEN MUST WORK WHILE WOMEN MUST WEEP" Janice brought the letter indoors to read by the light of the kitchen lamp.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "MEN MUST WORK WHILE WOMEN MUST WEEP" Janice brought the letter indoors to read by the light of the kitchen lamp.
Marty
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From this reading Marty, too, was eagerly curious.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Hey, Janice! what's the matter?" he whispered, at her shoulder.
the force of workers available
From this reading "MEN MUST WORK WHILE WOMEN MUST WEEP" Janice brought the letter indoors to read by the light of the kitchen lamp.
a particular point in time
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "MEN MUST WORK WHILE WOMEN MUST WEEP" Janice brought the letter indoors to read by the light of the kitchen lamp.
NelsonnounUS /ˈnelsən/
English admiral who defeated the French fleets of Napoleon but was mortally wounded at Trafalgar (1758-1805)
From this reading Her heart fluttered, for she feared that it was something about Nelson.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "MEN MUST WORK WHILE WOMEN MUST WEEP" Janice brought the letter indoors to read by the light of the kitchen lamp.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "MEN MUST WORK WHILE WOMEN MUST WEEP" Janice brought the letter indoors to read by the light of the kitchen lamp.
RillnounUS /rɪl/
a small stream
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her heart fluttered, for she feared that it was something about Nelson.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "Hey, Janice! what's the matter?" he whispered, at her shoulder.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Her heart fluttered, for she feared that it was something about Nelson.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
express in words
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her heart fluttered, for she feared that it was something about Nelson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "MEN MUST WORK WHILE WOMEN MUST WEEP" Janice brought the letter indoors to read by the light of the kitchen lamp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "MEN MUST WORK WHILE WOMEN MUST WEEP" Janice brought the letter indoors to read by the light of the kitchen lamp.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Marty, too, was eagerly curious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her heart fluttered, for she feared that it was something about Nelson.
WEEPverbUS /wiːp/
shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
From this reading "MEN MUST WORK WHILE WOMEN MUST WEEP" Janice brought the letter indoors to read by the light of the kitchen lamp.
what's
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From this reading "Hey, Janice! what's the matter?" he whispered, at her shoulder.
WHILEconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "MEN MUST WORK WHILE WOMEN MUST WEEP" Janice brought the letter indoors to read by the light of the kitchen lamp.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Hey, Janice! what's the matter?" he whispered, at her shoulder.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "MEN MUST WORK WHILE WOMEN MUST WEEP" Janice brought the letter indoors to read by the light of the kitchen lamp.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "MEN MUST WORK WHILE WOMEN MUST WEEP" Janice brought the letter indoors to read by the light of the kitchen lamp.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Drugg domicile was almost across the street from the Beaseley cottage and the girl did not know but that 'Rill had been delegated to tell her something of moment about the young schoolmaster.
