Chapter I · Chapter 1

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

a young person of either sex

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "There she is," they would cry.

a small wooded hollow

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

at or to or toward the front

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

set up or found

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

in a gradual manner

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "There she is," they would cry.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

held dear

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

a particular point in time

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "There she is," they would cry.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

be standing; be upright

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

doomed to extinction

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

stout-bodied short-legged omnivorous animals

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

in or at that place or location

From this reading "There she is," they would cry.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "There she is," they would cry.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

plural of “villager” — one who has lived in a village most of their life

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What!

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From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

during the time that

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

which person or people

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "There she is," they would cry.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It was Aunt Clotilde, who had sunk forward while kneeling at prayer The villagers did not stand in awe of her "Uncle Bertrand," said the child, clasping her hands "Why is it that you cry?" she asked gently Her strength deserted her--she fell upon her knees in the snow "Why," exclaimed Fairyfoot, "I'm surprised" "What's the matter with the swine?" he asked Almost immediately they found themselves in a beautiful little dell Fairyfoot loved her in a moment, and he knelt on one knee "There's the cake," he said "Eh!