aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So the boy was compelled to fret and wander about idly till she appeared.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading "I had the greatest adventure this morning, Jacqueline!" he began.
(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 She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
AMIDprepositionUS /əˈmɪd/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading "TRANQUIL AMID RAGING BILLOWS" Jacqueline was not at home when Gysbert arrived hot and breathless.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "TRANQUIL AMID RAGING BILLOWS" Jacqueline was not at home when Gysbert arrived hot and breathless.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading So the boy was compelled to fret and wander about idly till she appeared.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "TRANQUIL AMID RAGING BILLOWS" Jacqueline was not at home when Gysbert arrived hot and breathless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
ascendedverbUS /əˈsendɪd/
past form of “ascend” — travel up
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "TRANQUIL AMID RAGING BILLOWS" Jacqueline was not at home when Gysbert arrived hot and breathless.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I had the greatest adventure this morning, Jacqueline!" he began.
BILLOWSnounUS /ˈbɪloʊz/
plural of “billow” — a large sea wave
From this reading "TRANQUIL AMID RAGING BILLOWS" Jacqueline was not at home when Gysbert arrived hot and breathless.
a youthful male person
From this reading So the boy was compelled to fret and wander about idly till she appeared.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading "TRANQUIL AMID RAGING BILLOWS" Jacqueline was not at home when Gysbert arrived hot and breathless.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading So the boy was compelled to fret and wander about idly till she appeared.
complainingadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪnɪŋ/
expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
dove-cote
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From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
Dr
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From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
fretverbUS /fret/
worry unnecessarily or excessively
From this reading So the boy was compelled to fret and wander about idly till she appeared.
highest in quality
From this reading "I had the greatest adventure this morning, Jacqueline!" he began.
Gysbert
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From this reading "TRANQUIL AMID RAGING BILLOWS" Jacqueline was not at home when Gysbert arrived hot and breathless.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "TRANQUIL AMID RAGING BILLOWS" Jacqueline was not at home when Gysbert arrived hot and breathless.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading "TRANQUIL AMID RAGING BILLOWS" Jacqueline was not at home when Gysbert arrived hot and breathless.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I had the greatest adventure this morning, Jacqueline!" he began.
idlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading So the boy was compelled to fret and wander about idly till she appeared.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
Jacqueline
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From this reading "TRANQUIL AMID RAGING BILLOWS" Jacqueline was not at home when Gysbert arrived hot and breathless.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
used to form the superlative
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "TRANQUIL AMID RAGING BILLOWS" Jacqueline was not at home when Gysbert arrived hot and breathless.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
RAGINGadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdʒɪŋ/
characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense
From this reading "TRANQUIL AMID RAGING BILLOWS" Jacqueline was not at home when Gysbert arrived hot and breathless.
safestadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfəst/
superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So the boy was compelled to fret and wander about idly till she appeared.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So the boy was compelled to fret and wander about idly till she appeared.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I had the greatest adventure this morning, Jacqueline!" he began.
up to a particular time
From this reading So the boy was compelled to fret and wander about idly till she appeared.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So the boy was compelled to fret and wander about idly till she appeared.
TRANQUILadjectiveUS /ˈtræŋkwəl/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading "TRANQUIL AMID RAGING BILLOWS" Jacqueline was not at home when Gysbert arrived hot and breathless.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
Voorhaas
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From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
Vrouw
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From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading So the boy was compelled to fret and wander about idly till she appeared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "TRANQUIL AMID RAGING BILLOWS" Jacqueline was not at home when Gysbert arrived hot and breathless.
at the time that
From this reading "TRANQUIL AMID RAGING BILLOWS" Jacqueline was not at home when Gysbert arrived hot and breathless.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When she came she looked desperately tired, but she ascended cheerfully to the dove-cote with her brother, which place he chose as the safest and most secluded in which to impart his secret.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
Witt
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From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
but in spite of that
From this reading She had been out all morning with Dr. de Witt on their usual errand of mercy, and Vrouw Voorhaas declared with much sullen complaining, that she could not be expected for an hour yet.
