used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The next summer preparations were made for another journey, and there was much conversation about it in the family circle.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading One morning, when they were discussing the time of their being absent, Mrs. Lee noticed that Tiney appeared very uneasy.
having companions or an escort
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He jumped repeatedly into her lap, and from that to the floor, rubbing his sides against her feet.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The next summer preparations were made for another journey, and there was much conversation about it in the family circle.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One morning, when they were discussing the time of their being absent, Mrs. Lee noticed that Tiney appeared very uneasy.
move towards
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading One morning, when they were discussing the time of their being absent, Mrs. Lee noticed that Tiney appeared very uneasy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The next summer preparations were made for another journey, and there was much conversation about it in the family circle.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
condescendingadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsendɪŋ/
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The next summer preparations were made for another journey, and there was much conversation about it in the family circle.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading One morning, when they were discussing the time of their being absent, Mrs. Lee noticed that Tiney appeared very uneasy.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
eighthadjectiveUS /eɪtθ/
coming next after the seventh and just before the ninth in position
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
a social unit living together
From this reading The next summer preparations were made for another journey, and there was much conversation about it in the family circle.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He jumped repeatedly into her lap, and from that to the floor, rubbing his sides against her feet.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading He jumped repeatedly into her lap, and from that to the floor, rubbing his sides against her feet.
footingnounUS /ˈfʊtɪŋ/
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The next summer preparations were made for another journey, and there was much conversation about it in the family circle.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He jumped repeatedly into her lap, and from that to the floor, rubbing his sides against her feet.
the act of giving
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
growlnounUS /ɡraʊl/
the sound of growling (as made by animals)
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading He jumped repeatedly into her lap, and from that to the floor, rubbing his sides against her feet.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading He jumped repeatedly into her lap, and from that to the floor, rubbing his sides against her feet.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading One morning, when they were discussing the time of their being absent, Mrs. Lee noticed that Tiney appeared very uneasy.
LeonounUS /ˈliːoʊ/
(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Leo
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The next summer preparations were made for another journey, and there was much conversation about it in the family circle.
Minnie
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From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, when they were discussing the time of their being absent, Mrs. Lee noticed that Tiney appeared very uneasy.
used to form the superlative
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading One morning, when they were discussing the time of their being absent, Mrs. Lee noticed that Tiney appeared very uneasy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The next summer preparations were made for another journey, and there was much conversation about it in the family circle.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next summer preparations were made for another journey, and there was much conversation about it in the family circle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
being perceived or observed
From this reading One morning, when they were discussing the time of their being absent, Mrs. Lee noticed that Tiney appeared very uneasy.
occasionaladjectiveUS /əˈkeɪʒənəl/
occurring from time to time
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One morning, when they were discussing the time of their being absent, Mrs. Lee noticed that Tiney appeared very uneasy.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The next summer preparations were made for another journey, and there was much conversation about it in the family circle.
unusual or striking
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading He jumped repeatedly into her lap, and from that to the floor, rubbing his sides against her feet.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading He jumped repeatedly into her lap, and from that to the floor, rubbing his sides against her feet.
cut with a saw
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He jumped repeatedly into her lap, and from that to the floor, rubbing his sides against her feet.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading The next summer preparations were made for another journey, and there was much conversation about it in the family circle.
carry out
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The next summer preparations were made for another journey, and there was much conversation about it in the family circle.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading One morning, when they were discussing the time of their being absent, Mrs. Lee noticed that Tiney appeared very uneasy.
Tiney
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From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading One morning, when they were discussing the time of their being absent, Mrs. Lee noticed that Tiney appeared very uneasy.
precisely as stated
From this reading One morning, when they were discussing the time of their being absent, Mrs. Lee noticed that Tiney appeared very uneasy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next summer preparations were made for another journey, and there was much conversation about it in the family circle.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
at the time that
From this reading But what was most remarkable was the fact, that after this they returned to their old footing, Leo never condescending to take any notice of his smaller companion, and Tiney giving an occasional growl when he saw him approach.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading When Minnie was in her eighth year, her parents went on a journey into a distant state, and she accompanied them; but though she pleaded to take Tiney with her, it was not allowed.
