used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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Algarkirke
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From this reading "Well done, my little Dutchwoman!" exclaimed Algarkirke as Sannie picked out the cardboard duplicate from the little heap of letters and held it up to Jack.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading As Jack took it, he swept the letters into a heap, and smiling at the round baby face, almost ready to dissolve in tears, he pointed to the A on the title-page.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whilst he consulted the four corners of the room as to what he should say next, Jack guessed his dilemma, and renewed his petition for a book.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Whilst he consulted the four corners of the room as to what he should say next, Jack guessed his dilemma, and renewed his petition for a book.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sannie stared at him with one hand in her mouth, duly impressed with the solemnity of the occasion.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading As Jack took it, he swept the letters into a heap, and smiling at the round baby face, almost ready to dissolve in tears, he pointed to the A on the title-page.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Whilst he consulted the four corners of the room as to what he should say next, Jack guessed his dilemma, and renewed his petition for a book.
cardboardnounUS /ˈkɑːrdbɔːrd/
a stiff moderately thick paper
From this reading "Well done, my little Dutchwoman!" exclaimed Algarkirke as Sannie picked out the cardboard duplicate from the little heap of letters and held it up to Jack.
consultedverbUS /kənˈsʌltəd/
past form of “consult” — get or ask advice from
From this reading Whilst he consulted the four corners of the room as to what he should say next, Jack guessed his dilemma, and renewed his petition for a book.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Whilst he consulted the four corners of the room as to what he should say next, Jack guessed his dilemma, and renewed his petition for a book.
dilemmanounUS /dɪˈlemə/
state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options
From this reading Whilst he consulted the four corners of the room as to what he should say next, Jack guessed his dilemma, and renewed his petition for a book.
dissolveverbUS /dɪˈzɑːlv/
become weaker
From this reading As Jack took it, he swept the letters into a heap, and smiling at the round baby face, almost ready to dissolve in tears, he pointed to the A on the title-page.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Well done, my little Dutchwoman!" exclaimed Algarkirke as Sannie picked out the cardboard duplicate from the little heap of letters and held it up to Jack.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading Sannie stared at him with one hand in her mouth, duly impressed with the solemnity of the occasion.
duplicateverbUS /ˈduːpləkət/
make or do or perform again
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Dutchwoman
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From this reading "Well done, my little Dutchwoman!" exclaimed Algarkirke as Sannie picked out the cardboard duplicate from the little heap of letters and held it up to Jack.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Well done, my little Dutchwoman!" exclaimed Algarkirke as Sannie picked out the cardboard duplicate from the little heap of letters and held it up to Jack.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As Jack took it, he swept the letters into a heap, and smiling at the round baby face, almost ready to dissolve in tears, he pointed to the A on the title-page.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Well done, my little Dutchwoman!" exclaimed Algarkirke as Sannie picked out the cardboard duplicate from the little heap of letters and held it up to Jack.
grammarnounUS /ˈɡræmər/
the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)
From this reading The Latin grammar was handed to him.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
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the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
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having or involving the use of hands
From this reading The Latin grammar was handed to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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a collection of objects laid on top of each other
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occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
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belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sannie stared at him with one hand in her mouth, duly impressed with the solemnity of the occasion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sannie stared at him with one hand in her mouth, duly impressed with the solemnity of the occasion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Sannie stared at him with one hand in her mouth, duly impressed with the solemnity of the occasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sannie stared at him with one hand in her mouth, duly impressed with the solemnity of the occasion.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As Jack took it, he swept the letters into a heap, and smiling at the round baby face, almost ready to dissolve in tears, he pointed to the A on the title-page.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As Jack took it, he swept the letters into a heap, and smiling at the round baby face, almost ready to dissolve in tears, he pointed to the A on the title-page.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Whilst he consulted the four corners of the room as to what he should say next, Jack guessed his dilemma, and renewed his petition for a book.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading The Latin grammar was handed to him.
the literary culture
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Well done, my little Dutchwoman!" exclaimed Algarkirke as Sannie picked out the cardboard duplicate from the little heap of letters and held it up to Jack.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Sannie stared at him with one hand in her mouth, duly impressed with the solemnity of the occasion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well done, my little Dutchwoman!" exclaimed Algarkirke as Sannie picked out the cardboard duplicate from the little heap of letters and held it up to Jack.
immediately following in time or order
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an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Sannie stared at him with one hand in her mouth, duly impressed with the solemnity of the occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sannie stared at him with one hand in her mouth, duly impressed with the solemnity of the occasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Jack took it, he swept the letters into a heap, and smiling at the round baby face, almost ready to dissolve in tears, he pointed to the A on the title-page.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sannie stared at him with one hand in her mouth, duly impressed with the solemnity of the occasion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Well done, my little Dutchwoman!" exclaimed Algarkirke as Sannie picked out the cardboard duplicate from the little heap of letters and held it up to Jack.
petitionnounUS /pəˈtɪʃən/
a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading Whilst he consulted the four corners of the room as to what he should say next, Jack guessed his dilemma, and renewed his petition for a book.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "Well done, my little Dutchwoman!" exclaimed Algarkirke as Sannie picked out the cardboard duplicate from the little heap of letters and held it up to Jack.
having a point
From this reading As Jack took it, he swept the letters into a heap, and smiling at the round baby face, almost ready to dissolve in tears, he pointed to the A on the title-page.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading As Jack took it, he swept the letters into a heap, and smiling at the round baby face, almost ready to dissolve in tears, he pointed to the A on the title-page.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading Whilst he consulted the four corners of the room as to what he should say next, Jack guessed his dilemma, and renewed his petition for a book.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Whilst he consulted the four corners of the room as to what he should say next, Jack guessed his dilemma, and renewed his petition for a book.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading As Jack took it, he swept the letters into a heap, and smiling at the round baby face, almost ready to dissolve in tears, he pointed to the A on the title-page.
Sannie
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From this reading Sannie stared at him with one hand in her mouth, duly impressed with the solemnity of the occasion.
express in words
From this reading Whilst he consulted the four corners of the room as to what he should say next, Jack guessed his dilemma, and renewed his petition for a book.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Whilst he consulted the four corners of the room as to what he should say next, Jack guessed his dilemma, and renewed his petition for a book.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading As Jack took it, he swept the letters into a heap, and smiling at the round baby face, almost ready to dissolve in tears, he pointed to the A on the title-page.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading Sannie stared at him with one hand in her mouth, duly impressed with the solemnity of the occasion.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Sannie stared at him with one hand in her mouth, duly impressed with the solemnity of the occasion.
possessing sweep
From this reading As Jack took it, he swept the letters into a heap, and smiling at the round baby face, almost ready to dissolve in tears, he pointed to the A on the title-page.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading As Jack took it, he swept the letters into a heap, and smiling at the round baby face, almost ready to dissolve in tears, he pointed to the A on the title-page.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sannie stared at him with one hand in her mouth, duly impressed with the solemnity of the occasion.
title-page
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From this reading As Jack took it, he swept the letters into a heap, and smiling at the round baby face, almost ready to dissolve in tears, he pointed to the A on the title-page.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whilst he consulted the four corners of the room as to what he should say next, Jack guessed his dilemma, and renewed his petition for a book.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading As Jack took it, he swept the letters into a heap, and smiling at the round baby face, almost ready to dissolve in tears, he pointed to the A on the title-page.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Well done, my little Dutchwoman!" exclaimed Algarkirke as Sannie picked out the cardboard duplicate from the little heap of letters and held it up to Jack.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Latin grammar was handed to him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well done, my little Dutchwoman!" exclaimed Algarkirke as Sannie picked out the cardboard duplicate from the little heap of letters and held it up to Jack.
used to ask for information about something
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an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading Whilst he consulted the four corners of the room as to what he should say next, Jack guessed his dilemma, and renewed his petition for a book.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sannie stared at him with one hand in her mouth, duly impressed with the solemnity of the occasion.
