used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
react verbally
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Something Piron made for you," the boys explained; and the fingers of the two girls trembled with excitement as they began to uncover the contents of the baskets.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading "Something Piron made for you," the boys explained; and the fingers of the two girls trembled with excitement as they began to uncover the contents of the baskets.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "Something Piron made for you," the boys explained; and the fingers of the two girls trembled with excitement as they began to uncover the contents of the baskets.
Bertrand
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From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
Betsy
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From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
celebrateverbUS /ˈseləbreɪt/
behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading "Something Piron made for you," the boys explained; and the fingers of the two girls trembled with excitement as they began to uncover the contents of the baskets.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
crystalnounUS /ˈkrɪstəl/
a solid formed by the solidification of a chemical and having a highly regular atomic structure
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
excitedlyadverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪtədli/
with excitement; in an excited manner
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading "Something Piron made for you," the boys explained; and the fingers of the two girls trembled with excitement as they began to uncover the contents of the baskets.
exileverbUS /ˈeɡzaɪl/
expel from a country
From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "Something Piron made for you," the boys explained; and the fingers of the two girls trembled with excitement as they began to uncover the contents of the baskets.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading "Something Piron made for you," the boys explained; and the fingers of the two girls trembled with excitement as they began to uncover the contents of the baskets.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Something Piron made for you," the boys explained; and the fingers of the two girls trembled with excitement as they began to uncover the contents of the baskets.
gratifyverbUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪ/
make happy or satisfied
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
HelenanounUS /ˈhelənə/
capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana
From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
Henri
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From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
Jane
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From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
LONGWOOD
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From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Something Piron made for you," the boys explained; and the fingers of the two girls trembled with excitement as they began to uncover the contents of the baskets.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
Montholon
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From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
Napoleon'snounUS /nəˈpoʊliənz/
possessive form of “napoleon” — French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
Piron
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From this reading "Something Piron made for you," the boys explained; and the fingers of the two girls trembled with excitement as they began to uncover the contents of the baskets.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
cut with a saw
From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
shortestadjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtɪst/
superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
St
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From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
express a supposition
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading "Something Piron made for you," the boys explained; and the fingers of the two girls trembled with excitement as they began to uncover the contents of the baskets.
TristramnounUS /ˈtrɪstrəm/
(Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other
From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
uncoververbUS /ənˈkʌvər/
remove all or part of one's clothes to show one's body
From this reading "Something Piron made for you," the boys explained; and the fingers of the two girls trembled with excitement as they began to uncover the contents of the baskets.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Immediately the two little fellows saluted her with New Year wishes and before she could ask a question had presented each sister--for Jane had followed her--with a beautiful crystal basket.
Year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading OFF FOR LONGWOOD New Year's Day was approaching, the day which French people love to celebrate by making gifts to their friends and paying compliments.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Look, Jane," she cried excitedly, "they are carrying something; do you suppose--" But without finishing her question or waiting for Jane to answer, Betsy had taken the shortest way to gratify her curiosity by running to greet the boys.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On this first New Year's morning of Napoleon's exile on St. Helena, Betsy, looking from her window, saw young Tristram Montholon and Henri Bertrand approaching.
