admittancenounUS /ədˈmɪtəns/
the right to enter
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
awfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading I know I look awfully funny!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
BYGONESnounUS /ˈbaɪɡɔːnz/
plural of “bygone” — past events to be put aside
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Why, Marjorie!" she cried.
a female human offspring
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't be frightened, Mother.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
made afraid
From this reading "Don't be frightened, Mother.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading I know I look awfully funny!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "What has happened to you?"
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What has happened to you?"
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know I look awfully funny!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know I look awfully funny!"
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I know I look awfully funny!"
Marjorie
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From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
only a very short time before
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why, Marjorie!" she cried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What has happened to you?"
having come into contact
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What has happened to you?"
at the time that
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
which person or people
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, Marjorie!" she cried.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LETTING BYGONES BE BYGONES Marjorie touched the button of the electric bell for admittance, but her finger had scarcely left it when the door was opened by her mother, who regarded her daughter with mingled amazement and alarm.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What has happened to you?"
