used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
(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 He waved a telegram at her, and exclaimed: “The girls are all right, Snippy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He waved a telegram at her, and exclaimed: “The girls are all right, Snippy.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He waved a telegram at her, and exclaimed: “The girls are all right, Snippy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
betokened
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From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading We may congratulate each other!”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Thank Heaven!” cried the delighted woman, and then her eyes eagerly devoured the telegram Patty had sent.
greatly pleased
From this reading “Thank Heaven!” cried the delighted woman, and then her eyes eagerly devoured the telegram Patty had sent.
devouredverbUS /dɪˈvaʊərd/
past form of “devour” — destroy completely
From this reading “Thank Heaven!” cried the delighted woman, and then her eyes eagerly devoured the telegram Patty had sent.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
dozeverbUS /doʊz/
sleep lightly or for a short period of time
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
dressing-gown
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From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We may congratulate each other!”
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading “Thank Heaven!” cried the delighted woman, and then her eyes eagerly devoured the telegram Patty had sent.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading He waved a telegram at her, and exclaimed: “The girls are all right, Snippy.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “Thank Heaven!” cried the delighted woman, and then her eyes eagerly devoured the telegram Patty had sent.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
Fairfield
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From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
flingingverbUS /ˈflɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading He waved a telegram at her, and exclaimed: “The girls are all right, Snippy.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He waved a telegram at her, and exclaimed: “The girls are all right, Snippy.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “Thank Heaven!” cried the delighted woman, and then her eyes eagerly devoured the telegram Patty had sent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
immediately past
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We may congratulate each other!”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We may congratulate each other!”
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading “Thank Heaven!” cried the delighted woman, and then her eyes eagerly devoured the telegram Patty had sent.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He waved a telegram at her, and exclaimed: “The girls are all right, Snippy.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading “Thank Heaven!” cried the delighted woman, and then her eyes eagerly devoured the telegram Patty had sent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
Snippy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
having a supporting base
From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
tappingnounUS /ˈtæpɪŋ/
the sound of light blow or knock
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading He waved a telegram at her, and exclaimed: “The girls are all right, Snippy.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading “Thank Heaven!” cried the delighted woman, and then her eyes eagerly devoured the telegram Patty had sent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Thank Heaven!” cried the delighted woman, and then her eyes eagerly devoured the telegram Patty had sent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
VENICEnounUS /ˈvenəs/
the provincial capital of Veneto; built on 118 islands within a lagoon in the Gulf of Venice; has canals instead of streets; one of Italy's major ports and a famous tourist attraction
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
precisely as stated
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading He waved a telegram at her, and exclaimed: “The girls are all right, Snippy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We may congratulate each other!”
which person or people
From this reading VENICE AT LAST Very early the next morning, Snippy, who had fallen into a light doze, was awakened by a tapping at her door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hastily flinging on her dressing-gown, she opened the door to see Mr. Fairfield standing there with a smiling face that betokened good news.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “Thank Heaven!” cried the delighted woman, and then her eyes eagerly devoured the telegram Patty had sent.
