used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
Alma
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From this reading Nancy had shown Alma their mother's letter, and had had several long and serious talks with the poor child, who had been almost overcome with despair.
Alma's
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From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Nancy had shown Alma their mother's letter, and had had several long and serious talks with the poor child, who had been almost overcome with despair.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nancy had shown Alma their mother's letter, and had had several long and serious talks with the poor child, who had been almost overcome with despair.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading The debt to Mildred had been paid, Alma evidently believing that the money had been sent by Providence, and asking Nancy no questions.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nancy had shown Alma their mother's letter, and had had several long and serious talks with the poor child, who had been almost overcome with despair.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading The debt to Mildred had been paid, Alma evidently believing that the money had been sent by Providence, and asking Nancy no questions.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
bustlingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌsəlɪŋ/
full of energetic and noisy activity
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Nancy had shown Alma their mother's letter, and had had several long and serious talks with the poor child, who had been almost overcome with despair.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
a small house with a single story
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
creditedadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəd/
(usually followed by “to”) given credit for
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
culpritnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪt/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
the specified day of the month
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
debtnounUS /det/
the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading The debt to Mildred had been paid, Alma evidently believing that the money had been sent by Providence, and asking Nancy no questions.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Nancy had shown Alma their mother's letter, and had had several long and serious talks with the poor child, who had been almost overcome with despair.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
to come or go into
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
divisible by two
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The debt to Mildred had been paid, Alma evidently believing that the money had been sent by Providence, and asking Nancy no questions.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nancy had shown Alma their mother's letter, and had had several long and serious talks with the poor child, who had been almost overcome with despair.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
heavieradjectiveUS /ˈheviər/
comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Nancy had shown Alma their mother's letter, and had had several long and serious talks with the poor child, who had been almost overcome with despair.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
Mildred
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From this reading The debt to Mildred had been paid, Alma evidently believing that the money had been sent by Providence, and asking Nancy no questions.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The debt to Mildred had been paid, Alma evidently believing that the money had been sent by Providence, and asking Nancy no questions.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Nancy had shown Alma their mother's letter, and had had several long and serious talks with the poor child, who had been almost overcome with despair.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
NancynounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading Nancy had shown Alma their mother's letter, and had had several long and serious talks with the poor child, who had been almost overcome with despair.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
neweradjectiveUS /ˈnuːər/
comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
not any; not one
From this reading The debt to Mildred had been paid, Alma evidently believing that the money had been sent by Providence, and asking Nancy no questions.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
others
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From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
win a victory over
From this reading Nancy had shown Alma their mother's letter, and had had several long and serious talks with the poor child, who had been almost overcome with despair.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading The debt to Mildred had been paid, Alma evidently believing that the money had been sent by Providence, and asking Nancy no questions.
PARADISEnounUS /ˈperədaɪs/
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Nancy had shown Alma their mother's letter, and had had several long and serious talks with the poor child, who had been almost overcome with despair.
Prescotts
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From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading The debt to Mildred had been paid, Alma evidently believing that the money had been sent by Providence, and asking Nancy no questions.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading The debt to Mildred had been paid, Alma evidently believing that the money had been sent by Providence, and asking Nancy no questions.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The debt to Mildred had been paid, Alma evidently believing that the money had been sent by Providence, and asking Nancy no questions.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Nancy had shown Alma their mother's letter, and had had several long and serious talks with the poor child, who had been almost overcome with despair.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Nancy had shown Alma their mother's letter, and had had several long and serious talks with the poor child, who had been almost overcome with despair.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Nancy had shown Alma their mother's letter, and had had several long and serious talks with the poor child, who had been almost overcome with despair.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
talksnounUS /tɔːks/
a discussion intended to produce an agreement
From this reading Nancy had shown Alma their mother's letter, and had had several long and serious talks with the poor child, who had been almost overcome with despair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
twenty-secondadjective
coming next after the twenty-first in position
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
precisely as stated
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
which person or people
From this reading Nancy had shown Alma their mother's letter, and had had several long and serious talks with the poor child, who had been almost overcome with despair.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Neither of them even thought of the matter of the examination, that trouble having been completely wiped out by the newer and heavier one, nor did they draw any particular satisfaction from the fact that Alma's Latin examination had been credited, and her name cleared of suspicion, while the identity of the actual culprit remained their own secret.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Neither of them could enter with genuine enthusiasm into the gay holiday anticipations of the others, finding in them too depressing a contrast to their own expectations of a not very happy Christmas tide.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading PARADISE COTTAGE The twenty-second of December, a red letter date, indeed, for some fifty excited, bustling girls, dawned without bringing much of a thrill to the two Prescotts.
