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From this reading Though it had been near to ten o’clock she had gathered them into Room 15, and enthusiastically imparted it to them.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
(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 It had all happened so quickly, she was thinking.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She was glad Miss Susanna had allowed her to tell her closest friends the good news.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though it had been near to ten o’clock she had gathered them into Room 15, and enthusiastically imparted it to them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Though it had been near to ten o’clock she had gathered them into Room 15, and enthusiastically imparted it to them.
next to; at the side of
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
biographynounUS /baɪˈɑːɡrəfi/
an account of the series of events making up a person's life
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
BrookenounUS /brʊk/
English lyric poet (1887-1915)
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
buoyantlyadverb
in a cheerfully buoyant manner
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading She was glad Miss Susanna had allowed her to tell her closest friends the good news.
recognizable; marked
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
embitteredverbUS /emˈbɪtərd/
past form of “embitter” — cause to be bitter or resentful
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading Though it had been near to ten o’clock she had gathered them into Room 15, and enthusiastically imparted it to them.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She was glad Miss Susanna had allowed her to tell her closest friends the good news.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
brought together in one place
From this reading Though it had been near to ten o’clock she had gathered them into Room 15, and enthusiastically imparted it to them.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading She was glad Miss Susanna had allowed her to tell her closest friends the good news.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She was glad Miss Susanna had allowed her to tell her closest friends the good news.
grand-niece
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From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
HAMILTONnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It had all happened so quickly, she was thinking.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
heart-cheering
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From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Though it had been near to ten o’clock she had gathered them into Room 15, and enthusiastically imparted it to them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Though it had been near to ten o’clock she had gathered them into Room 15, and enthusiastically imparted it to them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had all happened so quickly, she was thinking.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
Marjorie's
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From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
MatthewsnounUS /ˈmæθjuːz/
plural of “matthew” — (New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Though it had been near to ten o’clock she had gathered them into Room 15, and enthusiastically imparted it to them.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
information about recent and important events
From this reading She was glad Miss Susanna had allowed her to tell her closest friends the good news.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Though it had been near to ten o’clock she had gathered them into Room 15, and enthusiastically imparted it to them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
preparingverbUS /priˈperɪŋ/
-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
with speed
From this reading It had all happened so quickly, she was thinking.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
radiatedverbUS /ˈreɪdieɪtɪd/
past form of “radiate” — send out rays or waves
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Though it had been near to ten o’clock she had gathered them into Room 15, and enthusiastically imparted it to them.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It had all happened so quickly, she was thinking.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
SusannanounUS /suːˈzænə/
an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
express in words
From this reading She was glad Miss Susanna had allowed her to tell her closest friends the good news.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Though it had been near to ten o’clock she had gathered them into Room 15, and enthusiastically imparted it to them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Though it had been near to ten o’clock she had gathered them into Room 15, and enthusiastically imparted it to them.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading It had all happened so quickly, she was thinking.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though it had been near to ten o’clock she had gathered them into Room 15, and enthusiastically imparted it to them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading AT HAMILTON HALL While Marjorie’s chums were buoyantly preparing a surprise tea for her she was seated beside Miss Susanna Hamilton in President Matthews’ office at Hamilton Hall.
the words that are spoken
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading An expression of quiet happiness radiated from her lovely face as she listened to the heart-cheering words she had never expected to hear from the embittered grand-niece of Brooke Hamilton: “I have decided to give the world my great uncle’s biography.”
