adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
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 That night Innocent made an end of all her hesitation.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
Amadis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That night Innocent made an end of all her hesitation.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
applesnounUS /ˈæpəlz/
plural of “apple” — fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
awayadverbUS /əˈweɪ/
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Resolutely she put away every thought that could deter her from the step she was now resolved to take.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
carryverbUS /ˈkæri/
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
choicestadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɔɪsəst/
superlative of “choice” — of superior grade
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Resolutely she put away every thought that could deter her from the step she was now resolved to take.
deterverbUS /dɪˈtɜːr/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading Resolutely she put away every thought that could deter her from the step she was now resolved to take.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
doubtingadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtɪŋ/
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading That night Innocent made an end of all her hesitation.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Resolutely she put away every thought that could deter her from the step she was now resolved to take.
fastadverbUS /fæst/
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
fearverbUS /fɪr/
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Resolutely she put away every thought that could deter her from the step she was now resolved to take.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
gatheringnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋ/
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
good-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That night Innocent made an end of all her hesitation.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading That night Innocent made an end of all her hesitation.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
imaginedverbUS /ˌɪˈmædʒənd/
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
InnocentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnəsənt/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading That night Innocent made an end of all her hesitation.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
keptadjectiveUS /kept/
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
kissedverbUS /kɪst/
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 Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
light-weight
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
lingeringnounUS /ˈlɪŋɡərɪŋ/
the act of tarrying
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
littleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
lockedverbUS /lɑːkt/
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
long-treasured
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
lookingnounUS /ˈlʊkɪŋ/
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading That night Innocent made an end of all her hesitation.
manuscriptnounUS /ˈmæn.jə.skrɪpt/
A book, document, or piece of music written by hand rather than typed or printed.
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
nightnounUS /naɪt/
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night Innocent made an end of all her hesitation.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Resolutely she put away every thought that could deter her from the step she was now resolved to take.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That night Innocent made an end of all her hesitation.
oftenadverbUS /ˈɔːfən/
many times at short intervals
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
orchardnounUS /ˈɔːrtʃərd/
garden consisting of a small cultivated wood without undergrowth
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
PooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
Priscilla
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
propertynounUS /ˈprɑːpərti/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
putverbUS /pʊt/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Resolutely she put away every thought that could deter her from the step she was now resolved to take.
puttingnounUS /ˈpʌtɪŋ/
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
ResolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
From this reading Resolutely she put away every thought that could deter her from the step she was now resolved to take.
resolvedadjectiveUS /riˈzɑːlvd/
determined
From this reading Resolutely she put away every thought that could deter her from the step she was now resolved to take.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
satchelnoun
luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
scribbleverbUS /ˈskrɪbəl/
write down quickly without much attention to detail
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Resolutely she put away every thought that could deter her from the step she was now resolved to take.
Sieur
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Resolutely she put away every thought that could deter her from the step she was now resolved to take.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
sweetnessnounUS /ˈswiːtnəs/
the taste experience when sugar dissolves in the mouth
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading Resolutely she put away every thought that could deter her from the step she was now resolved to take.
tendernessnounUS /ˈtendərnəs/
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night Innocent made an end of all her hesitation.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Resolutely she put away every thought that could deter her from the step she was now resolved to take.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
thingsnounUS /θɪŋz/
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Resolutely she put away every thought that could deter her from the step she was now resolved to take.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Resolutely she put away every thought that could deter her from the step she was now resolved to take.
togetheradverbUS /təˈɡeðər/
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
tookverbUS /tʊk/
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
underlyingadjectiveUS /ˌʌndərˈlaɪɪŋ/
in the nature of something though not readily apparent
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Resolutely she put away every thought that could deter her from the step she was now resolved to take.
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Poor old Priscilla little imagined the underlying cause of the lingering tenderness with which the girl kissed her "good-night," looking back with more than her usual sweetness as she went along the corridor to her own little room.
wondernounUS /ˈwʌndər/
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Her first care was for her manuscript,--the long-treasured scribble, kept so secretly and so often considered with hope and fear, and wonder and doubting--then she took one or two of the more cherished volumes which had formerly been the property of the "Sieur Amadis" and packed them with it.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Once there, she locked and bolted the door fast, and then set to work gathering a few little things together and putting them in a large but light-weight satchel, such as she had often used to carry some of the choicest apples from the orchard when they were being gathered in.
