used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His cap was on a low hook, where he could reach it; but the scarf he wore with it, was hung up higher.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His cap was on a low hook, where he could reach it; but the scarf he wore with it, was hung up higher.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Hitty saw him trying to jump and catch the end to pull it down, and she said quickly, "I can reach it.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading His cap was on a low hook, where he could reach it; but the scarf he wore with it, was hung up higher.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Hitty saw him trying to jump and catch the end to pull it down, and she said quickly, "I can reach it.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Hitty saw him trying to jump and catch the end to pull it down, and she said quickly, "I can reach it.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Hitty saw him trying to jump and catch the end to pull it down, and she said quickly, "I can reach it.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
Frankie
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From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
Frankie's
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From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
a young female
From this reading THE INJURED GIRL.
let have
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
feeling or showing gratitude
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His cap was on a low hook, where he could reach it; but the scarf he wore with it, was hung up higher.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading His cap was on a low hook, where he could reach it; but the scarf he wore with it, was hung up higher.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His cap was on a low hook, where he could reach it; but the scarf he wore with it, was hung up higher.
Hitty
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From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading His cap was on a low hook, where he could reach it; but the scarf he wore with it, was hung up higher.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
how
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From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading His cap was on a low hook, where he could reach it; but the scarf he wore with it, was hung up higher.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Hitty saw him trying to jump and catch the end to pull it down, and she said quickly, "I can reach it.
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
INJUREDadjectiveUS /ˈɪndʒərd/
harmed
From this reading THE INJURED GIRL.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Hitty saw him trying to jump and catch the end to pull it down, and she said quickly, "I can reach it.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His cap was on a low hook, where he could reach it; but the scarf he wore with it, was hung up higher.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
Nelly
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From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His cap was on a low hook, where he could reach it; but the scarf he wore with it, was hung up higher.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Hitty saw him trying to jump and catch the end to pull it down, and she said quickly, "I can reach it.
with speed
From this reading Hitty saw him trying to jump and catch the end to pull it down, and she said quickly, "I can reach it.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading His cap was on a low hook, where he could reach it; but the scarf he wore with it, was hung up higher.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Hitty saw him trying to jump and catch the end to pull it down, and she said quickly, "I can reach it.
cut with a saw
From this reading Hitty saw him trying to jump and catch the end to pull it down, and she said quickly, "I can reach it.
scarfnounUS /skɑːrf/
a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading His cap was on a low hook, where he could reach it; but the scarf he wore with it, was hung up higher.
an educational institution
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INJURED GIRL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
hard to endure
From this reading Hitty saw him trying to jump and catch the end to pull it down, and she said quickly, "I can reach it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His cap was on a low hook, where he could reach it; but the scarf he wore with it, was hung up higher.
precisely as stated
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
at the time that
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
in or at the place that
From this reading His cap was on a low hook, where he could reach it; but the scarf he wore with it, was hung up higher.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading When the school closed, Hitty felt so grateful to Frankie for showing her the figures, that she stood by him in the closet, to see whether she could not do something for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His cap was on a low hook, where he could reach it; but the scarf he wore with it, was hung up higher.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading MISS GRANT was very much pleased with Frankie's kindness to Hitty; and she hoped Nelly would see how lovely it made him appear, and try to imitate him.
