accordedverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪd/
past form of “accord” — go together
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
(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 As soon as Dan was near enough to see Meg's face, he knew that all was well.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as Dan was near enough to see Meg's face, he knew that all was well.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The girl's radiant smile flashed up at him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Leaping from the back of the dusty gray horse, he went forward with both hands outheld.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Leaping from the back of the dusty gray horse, he went forward with both hands outheld.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
courageousadjectiveUS /kərˈeɪdʒəs/
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
Dan
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From this reading As soon as Dan was near enough to see Meg's face, he knew that all was well.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
dustyadjectiveUS /ˈdʌsti/
covered with a layer of dust
From this reading Leaping from the back of the dusty gray horse, he went forward with both hands outheld.
any strong feeling
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading As soon as Dan was near enough to see Meg's face, he knew that all was well.
at any time
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
opinion or judgment
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As soon as Dan was near enough to see Meg's face, he knew that all was well.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The girl's radiant smile flashed up at him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Leaping from the back of the dusty gray horse, he went forward with both hands outheld.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Leaping from the back of the dusty gray horse, he went forward with both hands outheld.
a young female
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girl's radiant smile flashed up at him.
the act of departing
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading Leaping from the back of the dusty gray horse, he went forward with both hands outheld.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Leaping from the back of the dusty gray horse, he went forward with both hands outheld.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As soon as Dan was near enough to see Meg's face, he knew that all was well.
Heger
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From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The girl's radiant smile flashed up at him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Leaping from the back of the dusty gray horse, he went forward with both hands outheld.
how
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From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As soon as Dan was near enough to see Meg's face, he knew that all was well.
a boy or man
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
LeapingnounUS /ˈliːpɪŋ/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Leaping from the back of the dusty gray horse, he went forward with both hands outheld.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
Meg's
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From this reading As soon as Dan was near enough to see Meg's face, he knew that all was well.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As soon as Dan was near enough to see Meg's face, he knew that all was well.
not any; not one
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Leaping from the back of the dusty gray horse, he went forward with both hands outheld.
outheld
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From this reading Leaping from the back of the dusty gray horse, he went forward with both hands outheld.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading The girl's radiant smile flashed up at him.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As soon as Dan was near enough to see Meg's face, he knew that all was well.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
and nothing more
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The girl's radiant smile flashed up at him.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as Dan was near enough to see Meg's face, he knew that all was well.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As soon as Dan was near enough to see Meg's face, he knew that all was well.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Leaping from the back of the dusty gray horse, he went forward with both hands outheld.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As soon as Dan was near enough to see Meg's face, he knew that all was well.
todaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The girl's radiant smile flashed up at him.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As soon as Dan was near enough to see Meg's face, he knew that all was well.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading As soon as Dan was near enough to see Meg's face, he knew that all was well.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Leaping from the back of the dusty gray horse, he went forward with both hands outheld.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Leaping from the back of the dusty gray horse, he went forward with both hands outheld.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "Be my friend," she said simply, and, as the lad stood there looking deep into those wonderful dark eyes, he seemed to feel that no greater privilege could be accorded him than to be permitted to be the friend of this courageous, rarely beautiful mountain girl.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Miss Heger," he cried, and his voice was tense with emotion, "how can I, how are we ever going to thank you for what you have done for us today?"
