adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading At twilight, when the shadows grew deeper, there would be a longing for the dear ones at home, and her loving little heart would ache, and she would have to struggle to keep back the tears.
acheverbUS /eɪk/
feel physical pain
From this reading At twilight, when the shadows grew deeper, there would be a longing for the dear ones at home, and her loving little heart would ache, and she would have to struggle to keep back the tears.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
aroundprepositionUS /ərˈaʊnd/
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
Avondale
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From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
awakeadjectiveUS /əˈweɪk/
not in a state of sleep; completely conscious
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading At twilight, when the shadows grew deeper, there would be a longing for the dear ones at home, and her loving little heart would ache, and she would have to struggle to keep back the tears.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At twilight, when the shadows grew deeper, there would be a longing for the dear ones at home, and her loving little heart would ache, and she would have to struggle to keep back the tears.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
brightadjectiveUS /braɪt/
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading She knew, however, that she must be a bright, cheerful little guest.
cheerfuladjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪrfəl/
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading She knew, however, that she must be a bright, cheerful little guest.
cheerilyadverb
in a cheerful manner
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
completelyadverbUS /kəmˈpliːtli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
dearadjectiveUS /dɪr/
dearly loved
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
deeperadverbUS /ˈdiːpər/
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading At twilight, when the shadows grew deeper, there would be a longing for the dear ones at home, and her loving little heart would ache, and she would have to struggle to keep back the tears.
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 At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At twilight, when the shadows grew deeper, there would be a longing for the dear ones at home, and her loving little heart would ache, and she would have to struggle to keep back the tears.
gazingverbUS /ˈɡeɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
grewverbUS /ɡruː/
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading At twilight, when the shadows grew deeper, there would be a longing for the dear ones at home, and her loving little heart would ache, and she would have to struggle to keep back the tears.
guestnounUS /ɡest/
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading She knew, however, that she must be a bright, cheerful little guest.
GWEN
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From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading At twilight, when the shadows grew deeper, there would be a longing for the dear ones at home, and her loving little heart would ache, and she would have to struggle to keep back the tears.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading At twilight, when the shadows grew deeper, there would be a longing for the dear ones at home, and her loving little heart would ache, and she would have to struggle to keep back the tears.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
homenounUS /hoʊm/
where you live at a particular time
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
homesickadjectiveUS /ˈhoʊmsɪk/
longing to return home
From this reading There were times when she felt homesick.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading She knew, however, that she must be a bright, cheerful little guest.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
keepverbUS /kiːp/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading At twilight, when the shadows grew deeper, there would be a longing for the dear ones at home, and her loving little heart would ache, and she would have to struggle to keep back the tears.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew, however, that she must be a bright, cheerful little guest.
lieverbUS /laɪ/
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
LittleadjectiveUS /ˈlɪtəl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
longingnounUS /ˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading At twilight, when the shadows grew deeper, there would be a longing for the dear ones at home, and her loving little heart would ache, and she would have to struggle to keep back the tears.
lovelyadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvli/
appealing to the emotions as well as the eye
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
lovingadjectiveUS /ˈlʌvɪŋ/
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading At twilight, when the shadows grew deeper, there would be a longing for the dear ones at home, and her loving little heart would ache, and she would have to struggle to keep back the tears.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
morningnounUS /ˈmɔːrnɪŋ/
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She knew, however, that she must be a bright, cheerful little guest.
onesnounUS /wʌnz/
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading At twilight, when the shadows grew deeper, there would be a longing for the dear ones at home, and her loving little heart would ache, and she would have to struggle to keep back the tears.
openverbUS /ˈoʊ.pən/
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
Seaford
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
shadowsnounUS /ˈʃædoʊz/
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading At twilight, when the shadows grew deeper, there would be a longing for the dear ones at home, and her loving little heart would ache, and she would have to struggle to keep back the tears.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
SpritenounUS /spraɪt/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
struggleverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəl/
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading At twilight, when the shadows grew deeper, there would be a longing for the dear ones at home, and her loving little heart would ache, and she would have to struggle to keep back the tears.
tearsnounUS /terz/
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading At twilight, when the shadows grew deeper, there would be a longing for the dear ones at home, and her loving little heart would ache, and she would have to struggle to keep back the tears.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were times when she felt homesick.
timesnounUS /taɪmz/
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There were times when she felt homesick.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GWEN Little Sprite Seaford felt so completely "at home," that it seemed to her as if she had always lived at Avondale.
twilightnounUS /ˈtwaɪlaɪt/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading At twilight, when the shadows grew deeper, there would be a longing for the dear ones at home, and her loving little heart would ache, and she would have to struggle to keep back the tears.
voicesnounUS /ˈvɔɪsəz/
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were times when she felt homesick.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading There were times when she felt homesick.
wideadjectiveUS /waɪd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading At early morning, before Polly was awake, she would lie with wide open eyes, gazing around the lovely room, and missing the dear voices that always greeted her so cheerily.
